VegetableLettuce
Super Red Romaine Lettuce
Super Red Romaine Lettuce transforms from green seedlings into dramatic showstoppers with leaves so intensely red they seem to glow in the garden. Ready in just 40-49 days, these spoon-shaped beauties reach 12 inches tall with remarkable color depth that makes them highly prized at farmers' markets. Thriving in zones 2-10, this container-friendly romaine delivers both spectacular visual impact and exceptional crunch whether you're growing it for your table or as an eye-catching edible border.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
2-10
Sunlight
Full Sun
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam With Consistent Moisture
Growth Stats
10 in
Height
Spacing
8
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
—
Zones
2-10
Size
10in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
Moderate
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Highlights
What sets Super Red Romaine apart is its extraordinary color intensity that deepens as the plant matures, creating leaves that are among the deepest red you can imagine. These 12-inch tall, spoon-shaped leaves maintain their spectacular crunch and hold up beautifully during transport, making them a favorite for both home gardeners and market growers. The variety excels in containers and demonstrates impressive heat and cold tolerance while packing in antioxidants that come with that stunning deep red pigmentation.
Common Uses
Super Red Romaine brings both stunning color and satisfying crunch to Caesar salads, where its dramatic red leaves create visual excitement alongside traditional flavors. The variety excels in wraps and sandwiches where its sturdy, spoon-shaped leaves provide structure while adding a vibrant pop of color. Beyond the kitchen, gardeners prize it as an incredible edible border plant in flower beds, where its intense red foliage creates striking purple-red borders that blur the line between ornamental and edible gardening.
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Care Instructions
Harvesting
Harvest Super Red Romaine at 40-49 days when the leaves have developed their full intense red coloration and reached about 12 inches in height. You can pick individual outer leaves as needed for continuous harvest, or cut the entire head at the base if you want the full dramatic presentation. The variety can be left to develop into full heads if you prefer a more substantial harvest, and the leaves maintain their crisp texture and vibrant color even when mature.
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Companion Planting
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Lactuca sativa
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Lactuca
Native Status
L48 (I)PR (I)VI (I)CAN (W)