1000 Seeds Red Romaine Lettuce Crisp Leaf Garden Vegetable Heirloom Salad Greens

Red Romaine lettuce is a popular heirloom romaine variety valued for its upright, crisp leaves and deep red-to-green coloration. The plants form tall, loose heads that are easy to harvest leaf by leaf or as whole hearts, making them a versatile choice for home gardens and market displays. Its contrasting hues and crunchy texture make it a standout in salads, sandwiches, and wraps.

This cool-season annual thrives in full sun to partial shade and performs best in rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Leaves can be harvested young as baby greens or allowed to mature into full heads, and successive sowings every two to three weeks extend the harvest window through spring and fall. The mild, slightly sweet flavor pairs well with other greens, and its colorful foliage also works attractively in mixed containers and ornamental borders.

Species: Lactuca sativa
Variety: Red Romaine
Type: Annual vegetable
Plant_Habit: Upright, loose-heading rosette
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, well-drained, moist
Days_to_Harvest: 55-70
Zones: 3-10
Germination: 7-14 days at 60-70F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly cover, 8-12 inches apart
Spacing: 8-12 inches between plants, 12-18 inches between rows
Notes: Cool-season crop; sow in early spring and again in late summer for fall harvest