West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Truchas Pelleted Certified Organic)
West Coast Seeds (Truchas Pelleted Certified Organic)
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Truchas mini romaine has an upright habit and saturated deep wine color. Glossy, slightly blistered outer leaves hide a bright green center. Enjoy the crunch of a romaine and the buttery interior of a butterhead in one head! Truchas has a similar compact size as Breen, making it excellent grown as a companion, along with our mini green romaines, Newham and Spretnak. Plants can be spaced as close as 15cm (6") apart.
| Latin Name |
Lactuca sativa |
| Sprouting |
7-15 days |
| Matures |
45 days |
| Exposure |
Full-sun |
| Starting |
Direct sow or start indoors and transplant. Sow seeds 5mm (¼”) deep, or on the surface of the soil where the soil can be kept evenly moist.. Space or thin heading lettuce to 30cm (12″) apart. Space or thin looseleaf varieties to 20-25cm (8-10″) apart. Space rows for all types 45-90cm (18-36″) apart. Babyleaf lettuce can be planted quite densely, as it is harvested at an immature size. Sowing babyleaf lettuce seeds closely together in narrow rows makes harvesting simpler. |
| Growing |
Ideal pH: 6.0-6.5. Aim for a soil with ample drainage and lots of organic matter. Add compost and lime at least 3 weeks prior to planting. One cup of balanced organic fertilizer per 3m (10′) of row will give adequate nutrition. Seedlings should be hardened off by reducing water and putting the plants outdoors 2 or 3 days before transplanting. This will help to prevent transplant shock and premature bolting. Regular watering is essential to prevent leaves from developing a bitter taste. |
| Seed Type | Open Pollinated, Organic, Pelleted |
Mini red romaine.
Can be spaced closely at 15cm (6").
Dark wine red colour.
Grow with Breen and Spretnak or Newham for a trio of colours.
Pelleted seed.
