Lettuce, Cos Lettuce 'Forellenschluss'

Lactucasativa

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lactuca (lak-TOO-kuh)
Species
sativa (sa-TEE-vuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Jacksonville, Illinois

Coburg, Oregon

Dayton, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2005 | neutral

A 56 day antique (18th century) with dark green leaves with wine red splotches.

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Dayton, WA | December 2004 | positive

This is an original import from Austria. It is nearly identical to the "Freckles" variety, except it is slightly larger at maturity. A ve...Read More

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Jacksonville, IL (Zone 5a) | April 2003 | positive

Great leaf lettuce. I have planted it for 3 years and the rabbits do not bother it. Has a heftier leaf than other leaf lettuce and a good flavor.

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