Overview of Purple Roman Lettuce

A Romaine or cos lettuce is a variety of lettuce that grows in tall heads of dark green leaves that have ribs near the centre. This lettuce is tolerant of heat, unlike most others. The leaves are usually removed from the hearts of romaine, which are packaged together in North America. 

More to love in Purple Roman Lettuce: 

• Romaine is the nutrient-richest lettuce among all
• The purple leaves are used in salads, cooked vegetable dishes, and sandwiches
• The smoky flavour lettuce develops when cooked will enhance the taste of your dish
• Not so hard to grow and easier from good seeds

Benefits of Purple Roman Lettuce

You can stir-fry your lettuce in a pan to make a warm salad. Lettuce contains vitamins K and A, which have numerous health benefits. It may be possible to control inflammation, reduce body weight, promote brain health, and reduce cardiovascular diseases. In comparison to red leaf, green leaf, butterhead (Boston and Bib types) and iceberg, it contains more folate, potassium, beta carotene and lutein.

How to sow and care for Purple Roman Lettuce Seeds

Purple Romaine Lettuce is one of the easiest vegetables to grow. When the ground is workable, direct sowing in the garden is recommended. It is also possible to start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your last spring frost date if you are looking for an earlier crop. Seeds can be sown after the soil reaches four degrees, but germination is best between 13 and 18 degrees. Plants typically emerge in one to ten days after planting. When the transplants have been hardened off, they can be planted two to three weeks before started indoors to have a constant supply of lettuce and plant other seeds every two weeks after the initial planting.

After transplanting, fertilize three weeks later. The best lettuce is grown in soils rich in organic material, containing plenty of compost and a steady supply of nitrogen. Slow-release fertilizers or organic alfalfa meal can be used. Soil should be moist, but not soggy. Soil should be able to drain well. The lettuce will let you know when it needs watering. To cool down wilting leaves and slow transpiration, sprinkle water on them at any time, even during the heat of the day. They can also be used for protecting lettuce from drying out in the sun, in addition to row covers. This type of mulch conserves moisture, suppresses weeds, and keeps soil temperatures cool.

Note: This Overview is intended as a guide only since cultural practices and climatic conditions may vary.

Specifications:

• Product Type: Romaine Lettuce Seeds
• USDA Zone: 8a
• Feature: Heavy Feeder
• Soil: Fertile, Moist, Cool
• Harvest Time: About 60-80 days
• Kingdom: Plantae 
• Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa var. longifolia
• Higher classification: Lettuces
• Family: Asteraceae
• Tribe: Cichorieae
• Genus: Lactuca
• Species: L. Sativa
• Use: Salad or Cooked

Shipping Information:

• The delivery time for Ireland and Northern Ireland is usually two working days for orders placed before 4 pm.
• Shipping Cost: Starting at 2,00 Euros
• Rest of the World : 3 to 11 working days
• Shipping Cost: Starting at 2,90 Euros
• Shipping costs from 3.50 Euros except for Australia & New Zealand.

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