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Rouge d'Hiver Romaine Lettuce Seeds

Rouge d'Hiver Romaine Lettuce Seeds

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
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This wonderful French heirloom from the 1800s has been pleasing gardeners with its rich, buttery flavor for more than a century. Compact, 12" tall head with a tender green heart surrounded by bronze-red leaves. The name fittingly translates to "Red Winter", as it is cold tolerant and resists tip burn. Ideal for fall planting.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 20–65 days

Family: Asteraceae

Type: Romaine Lettuce (Learn more)

Native: Unknown; lettuce has been in cultivation for a long time.

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Plant Dimensions: 6"–10" tall, 8"–10"wide

Variety Info: Upright heads have bronze-red leaves and a green heart; develops best color in cool weather. 'Rouge d´Hiver' is a compact lettuce; a French heirloom from the 1800s.

Attributes: Frost Tolerant, Cold Tolerant

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Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 to 6 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall and winter for cool season harvests.

When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, and in summer when soil temperatures are too warm (above 80°F) to germinate lettuce seed.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: Surface to ⅛"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 10"

Row Spacing: 10"

Thinning: When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 10"

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Growing Info

Harvesting: Harvest in the morning, by cutting off at ground level. If regrowth is desired, cut the leaves higher, at 2". For a continual supply, outer, individual leaves can be harvested at any stage of maturity, but leave at least half of the plant for regrowth.

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  • Susan K.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9/6/25
    Excellent flavor

    This has become a favorite romaine@

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    9/9/25

    Hey Susan K.,

    We're so glad to hear that the Rouge d'Hiver Romaine Lettuce ha become a favorite! We absolutely love hearing that.

    Rouge d'Hiver really is such a fantastic winter romaine variety, and it sounds like you've discovered exactly why so many gardeners keep coming back to it season after season. That excellent flavor you mentioned is exactly what makes this variety stand out!

    Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Joyce H.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/7/25
    5 Stars

    Love the variety and quality

  • Elsa H.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    12/13/24
    5 Stars

    Beautiful and delicious in salads! It germinates and grows very well in my hydroponic setup. The color is more vibrant the more light it gets. Leaves that aren’t hit by direct light tend to stay green.

  • Corinne N.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    12/11/24
    5 Stars

    Reliable products

  • Lovey
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11/13/24
    5 Stars

    100% germination! In 4 days!