Freckles Romaine Lettuce
A very special lettuce with a unique look and delicious flavor. It will add visual interest to any salad while keeping its sweet, mild flavor even into the heat of spring.
JOY MAX QUALITIES:
A truly unique and gorgeous lettuce
Very heat resistant, one of the last lettuces to bolt every year and may not at all in cooler growing zones
Beautiful in the garden and on a plate
Can be harvested as baby lettuce, individual leaves, or full head
Open-pollinated
Planting Information:
Direct sow when temps are in the 60s or start indoors. Sow 6 seeds per foot, Cover very lightly and firm soil gently. Sprouts should appear within a week to 10 days. Grows well in containers. Full sun in fall, but in spring/summer, part-shade is best. You can harvest leaves or full heads. It stores well in the fridge.Plants will benefit from frequent watering and rich soil. Frequent monitoring for damage from pests, such as slugs and snails, will be imperative due to this plant’s small size.
