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Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce 'Petite Rouge'

Lactucasativa

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lactuca (lak-TOO-kuh)
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Species
sativa (sa-TEE-vuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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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
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Description from Territorial Seed Co.:
48 days. A compact romaine that is packed with flavor and color. Oval shaped, cabernet colo...Read More

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