Cimarron Lettuce Seeds

'Cimarron' lettuce is a flavorful romaine lettuce, prized for its deep red/burgundy leaves. The leaves start out green, and then age to lovely shades of bronzy red as the leaves mature. This lettuce variety has a very pleasant. mild flavor, staying nice and crisp in sandwiches and salads. Slow to bolt variety.

Latin Name: Lactuca sativa 'Cimarron'

Days to Maturity: 60

Lettuce is a hardy, cool-weather crop and can be planted early Spring. It grows best at 60–65°F and germinates best below 70°F. Sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply.

Plant seeds 1" apart; rows 12" apart; cover lightly to 1/8" and firm gently. Thin seeds to 8-10" apart. Soil must be watered to ensure uniform germination.

Harvesting:

Head Lettuce: Cut at base, and cool immediately to prevent staining and dehydration.

Baby Leaf: Harvest about 1" above the growing point when leaves reach desired length, about 3–4" long.

1/2g. seed packet