Rouge De Hiver Red Romaine Lettuce Seeds – 1000 Heirloom Winter Vegetable Seeds

Rouge De Hiver is a classic French heirloom romaine lettuce prized for its cold tolerance and striking deep red leaves. This winter romaine forms upright, crisp heads with a sweet, nutty flavor that shines in salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Its vibrant color adds visual appeal to garden beds and market displays, and it performs reliably in cool-weather plantings when many other lettuces struggle.

Whether you grow in fall, winter, or early spring, Rouge De Hiver offers a productive, flavorful harvest. It is a favorite among home gardeners and market growers seeking a dependable heirloom romaine for fresh, homegrown greens.

Plant Features

• Heirloom French romaine lettuce with deep red to burgundy leaves
• Cold-hardy variety well suited to winter and cool-season growing
• Forms upright, crisp heads with a sweet, nutty flavor
• Excellent for fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps
• Adds striking color to garden beds and harvest baskets

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Upright romaine head
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
• Bloom Season: Cool-season crop; harvest in fall, winter, and early spring
• Mature Height: 8-12 inches
• Spacing: 8-12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Rouge De Hiver seeds directly in the garden or start indoors for transplanting. For direct sowing, plant seeds about 1/8 inch deep in well-drained soil, spacing them 8-12 inches apart. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Seeds typically germinate within 7-14 days at soil temperatures around 60-70°F. For a continuous supply, sow successionally every 2-3 weeks during cool weather.

Provide regular water and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Protect plants from extreme heat, which can cause bolting. In mild winter areas, Rouge De Hiver can be grown through the winter with minimal protection. Harvest outer leaves as needed or cut entire heads at the base when mature.

What's Included

1000 Rouge De Hiver Red Romaine Lettuce seeds.