Lettuce
Romaine lettuce
Romaine lettuce, also known as cos lettuce, is a plant prized for its many health benefits. Rich in fibre, minerals and vitamins, it is ideal for aiding digestion and boosting the immune system. What's more, its delicate, crunchy flavour makes it an essential ingredient in many recipes. It can be enjoyed as a salad, but it can also be sautéed, grilled or braised for variety.To grow romaine lettuce in the vegetable garden, we recommend sowing it directly in the ground from March onwards. It is advisable to choose a sunny spot, but sheltered from the wind. The seeds should be covered with a thin layer of fine, well-packed soil to ensure good germination. It is also possible to plant already-developed romaine lettuce plants, taking care to space them about 20 centimetres apart to allow each plant to develop properly.Once the romaine lettuce plants are well established, it is important to…
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Romaine lettuce
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- Exposure
- Frost Hardiness
- Cultivation Difficulty
- Sowing Depth
- Plant Spacing
- Row Spacing
- Germination Time
- Germination Temperature
- Lifecycle
- Adult Height
- Maintenance
- Water Requirements
- Soil Type
- Soil pH Preference
- Pest Sensitivity
- Disease Sensitivity
- Weed Sensitivity
- Pollination
- Propagation
- Seed Storage