Growing Romaine
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Seed Depth |
¼ inch |
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Spacing |
4-8 inches |
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Sun requirement |
5-6 hours |
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Soil temperature |
40-60 degrees |
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Watering |
Keep soil moist and well drained, especially in higher temperatures. |
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Companion plants |
Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Onions, Peas, Potatoes. Radishes, Spinach, Dill and Tomatoes |
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Growing temperature |
55-65 degrees |
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Harvest |
Harvest romaine in the morning when the leaves are firm, and are at a preferable size Option 1: Take an outer leaf, and pull down the leaf to snap off it off leave younger leaves so they can mature and continue growing in the center for another harvest Option 2: Dig the entire plant out of the soil Option 3: Cut the plant’s base 1 inch above the soil for a second harvest |
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Storage |
Thoroughly Wash and dry lettuce. Store lettuce in plastic bag for up to 10 days |
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Common problems |
Aphids, Root aphids, bolting, birds, lettuce mosaic virus, white mold, and slugs. |
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Tips |
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