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Romaine Lettuce – Rouge O’Hiver

Discover the delightful Rouge O’Hiver Romaine Lettuce, a French heirloom variety that has pleased gardeners for over a century. These lettuce seeds will grow into beautiful and flavorful heads of lettuce, perfect for salads and more.

About Rouge O’Hiver Romaine Lettuce

Originating in France in the 1800s, Rouge O’Hiver lettuce is a true heirloom. This stunning Romaine lettuce boasts a compact, upright growth habit, reaching about 12 inches tall. The leaves are a beautiful bronze-red on the outside, protecting a tender, crisp green heart within.

Gardeners and cooks alike appreciate Rouge O’Hiver for its exceptional buttery flavor, adding a touch of elegance to any dish. Its unique color also adds visual appeal to your garden and plate.

Growing Rouge O’Hiver Romaine Lettuce from Seed

Lettuce is a cool-weather crop. This makes Rouge O’Hiver Romaine Lettuce seeds ideal for early spring and fall planting. For best results, sow your lettuce seeds directly into well-worked soil as soon as the ground can be worked. Germination occurs optimally when soil temperatures are below 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

The plants thrive in temperatures between 60-65 degrees Fahrenheit. Furthermore, Rouge O’Hiver is known for its relatively quick maturity, typically ready for harvest in just 20-65 days, depending on growing conditions.

Planting Instructions:

Prepare the Soil: Choose a location with well-drained soil and full to partial sun. Amend the soil with compost for added nutrients.

Sowing Seeds: Sow seeds ¼ inch deep and ½ inch apart in rows 12-18 inches apart.

Thinning Seedlings: Once seedlings emerge, thin to 6-8 inches apart to allow for proper head development.

Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during germination and head formation.

Fertilizing: A light feeding of balanced fertilizer can be beneficial, but avoid over-fertilizing.

Harvesting Your Heirloom Lettuce

Harvest Rouge O’Hiver lettuce when the heads are firm and have reached a desirable size. You can harvest the entire head at once. Alternatively, pick outer leaves as needed for a continuous harvest.

The best flavor is achieved when harvested in the cooler parts of the day.

Why Grow Rouge O’Hiver Romaine Lettuce?

• Heirloom Variety: Enjoy a piece of history with this cherished French heirloom lettuce.
• Exceptional Flavor: Savor the delicious buttery taste that sets Rouge O’Hiver apart.
• Beautiful Appearance: Add visual interest to your garden and salads with its bronze-red leaves.
• Easy to Grow: Suitable for beginner and experienced gardeners in cool climates.
• Relatively Fast Maturing: Enjoy fresh lettuce from your garden in as little as 20 days.

Bring the taste of French culinary history to your garden with Rouge O’Hiver Romaine Lettuce seeds. Order your seeds today and enjoy fresh, flavorful salads all season long!

Product Details:

• Seed Count: 1200-1400
• Heirloom: Yes
• Days to Maturity: 20-65
• Plant Height: 12 inches