Romaine Lettuce Devil's Ears Red [Lactuca sativa var. longifolia]

Devil's Ear Romaine Lettuce is a annual old specialty
from France. It has a dense rosette growth
and delicate green red pointed leaves with a spicy slightly bitter aromatic taste. It gets sweeter towards the heart. Very bolt-resistant selection with a long harvest window.

General information
Plant family: Asteraceae
Lifecycle: Annual 
Culture duration: 80 days
Plant hight approx: 40 cm
Root type: Shallow rooter
Nutrient requirements: Medium 
Water requirements: Medium
Winter hardiness: until 3°C
Location: Semi shady until sunny 
Soil: Permeable, moist, slightly loamy and humus rich

Information on sowing and planting
Germ type: Light germinator
Sowing depth: 0 cm
Best germination temperature: 5-22°C
Germination time: 5-8 days
Plant-, row distance: 25x30 cm

Optimal mix culture: 
Unfavorable mix culture: 

Planting information
Pre-cultivation from February - May at an average ambient temperature of approx. 10°C. Lettuce needs light to germinate, so do not cover the seeds with soil. It is recommended for pre-cultivation to sow the seeds in a small box and cover it so that it is translucent. After the seeds have germinated, open and keep constantly moist. Then prick out in the desired containers.
Plant the seedlings with a row spacing of 25cm and from row to row 30cm.

Other names
Latin botanical names: Lactuca sativa var. longifolia
English names: romaine lettuce, romaine salad
German names: Römersalat
Portuguese names: Alface
Spanish names: 
French names: 

Ingredients

Potent germination capacity: 3-4 year