Lettuce Dark Roden

Description

Lettuce Dark Roden

A deep red lollo type lettuce with big very dark red leaves that almost resemble chicory, but without the bitter taste. Makes a loose leaf head averaging 400 Grams. A mid- early variety best suited to spring and autumn planting. Will bolt quickly if sown in the heat of summer. 1 GM ~ Approx 1095 Seeds

Cultivation advice Lettuce Dark Roden

Days to Germination: 7-10 days
Days to Harvest: 80-83 days
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Spacing, Row: 12-18 inches
Spacing, Plant: 8-12 inches
Light: Sunny Location

Lettuce is hardy and can be planted as soon as the soil can be worked. Can be direct seeded, 3 seeds every 8 inches in rows 8-12 inches apart, as early as the soil can be worked or grown indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Cover seed lightly with about 1/8 inch of fine soil, and firm soil gently.
Thin young seedlings to one plant per spot.

Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh lettuce. Seeds germinate even at low 40-degree F soil temperature, but poorly above 75-85-degree F. Avoid sowing / cultivating in mid summer..