LETTUCE: ROUGE D’HIVER / CIMMARON

(LACTUCA SATIVA)

A cold climate hero, this French heirloom is here to warm up all your winter salads with its deep, auburn foliage.

The bronzed leaves of this romaine lettuce have a rich buttery flavour we hope you enjoy!

 

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: JAN – DEC

Temperate: JAN – DEC

Sub – Tropical: MAR – OCT

Tropical: APR – AUG

Arid: MAR – NOV

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6 – 7.5

Well-drained soil.

Good humus levels.

Add compost.

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow preferable- 5mm deep (light dependant germination).

Space 25cm apart.

Keep well-watered, drying out leads to early bolting.

Sow every 2 weeks for a continuous harvest.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

60 Days

APPROX 150 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY