Bilad El Sham Red Romaine Lettuce Seeds Irish grown

Bilad El Sham Red Romaine Lettuce is a wonderful traditional romaine lettuce originating from Lebanon-Syria that we have been growing in Cork for the last 3 years. This variety produce voluminous red romaine lettuces, with large green and burgundy leaves with a red edge that are dense, ribbed with a crisp texture. The lettuce performs the best in autumn, winter and spring, One of the most beautiful and tasty lettuce we know. Highly recommended. Amateur seeds grown and seed saved in Cork, Ireland, and not certified for commercial use. 

Scientific Name: Lactuca Sativa 

Plant Life Cycle: annual

Optimal Germination Temperature: 10-16C

Germination time in days: 7-10 days

Indicative Days to maturity: 80-90 days

Sunlight: Full sun

Soil requirement: well-drained, light soil

Sowing and cultivation: Sow lettuce seeds from January to April in trays or from August to September. Sow 3 or 4 seeds over the top of regular compost from January to April or directly outdoors in August,. Distance sowing by 30 cm. Water gently, lightly cover with soil. Seeds sprout in 7-15 days.