Romaine Freckles Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)

The Lettuce Romaine Freckles, 'Lactuca sativa', is an Heirloom Romaine with maroon splotches that handles heat well. Lettuce grows well near cabbage, beets, carrots, chives, garlic, and onion. They will grow in light shade. The Austrians call Freckles "forellenschuss" which translates as "trout, self enclosing", indicating it's a speckled romaine. Make a non-traditional Caesar salad with this gorgeous romaine. Lettuce likes light, fertile, moist, and well drained soils. Click the buy button to order today! This Heirloom is both heat tolerant and very tasty. * $1.79