1000 Seeds Rouge De Hiver Red Romaine Lettuce Heirloom Vegetable Garden

Rouge De Hiver is a French heirloom romaine lettuce known for its striking deep red and green leaves and crisp, sweet flavor. This cool-season favorite forms upright, elongated heads that add color and texture to garden beds and salad bowls alike, making it a rewarding choice for home gardeners seeking a dependable, visually distinctive variety.

Enjoy the tender, crisp leaves fresh in salads, sandwiches, and wraps, or use them as a colorful bed for grilled vegetables and proteins. The plants grow in a classic romaine habit with slightly savoyed, upright foliage and are typically harvested as a whole head or leaf-by-leaf for a continuous cut-and-come-again supply. Succession sowing every two to three weeks helps extend the harvest through cooler weather.

Species: Lactuca sativa
Variety: Rouge De Hiver
Type: Heirloom romaine lettuce
Plant_Habit: Upright, elongated heads
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
Days_to_Harvest: 55-70
Zones: 3-11
Germination: 7-14 days
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly cover; sow in early spring and again in late summer
Spacing: 8-12 inches apart
Notes: Cool-season crop; bolt-resistant in mild conditions