DESCRIPTION
Growing Freckles Romaine Lettuce Garden Seeds
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Start by sowing the non-GMO seeds 1/2 inch in soil with a pH level between six and seven, and thin the seedlings to ten inches. Make sure to allow enough space between seeds for the lettuce to grow, as overcrowding can cause the lettuce to have a bitter taste. Firm the soil lightly. While growing, keep the soil well watered. Harvest between fifty and seventy days after planting.
ATTRIBUTES
Basic Info
Seed Type: |
Annual |
Color: |
Green with red flecks |
Flavor: |
Mildly sweet |
Growing Info
Latin Name: lactuca sativa
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Days to Maturity: |
50 - 70 days |
Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 12 |
Planting Depth: |
1/2 Inches |
Plant Spacing: |
6 Inches |
Row Spacing: |
12 Inches |
Growth Habit: |
Mound |
Soil Preference: |
Moist, well-drained, 40 to 60 degrees. |
Temp Preference: |
Warmer |
Light Preference: |
Full sun or partial shade |
Other
Sow Indoors or Outdoors: |
Indoors or outdoors |
Diseases/pests/problems: |
Lettuce that is crowded while growing will have a bitter taste. |