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Cimmaron Romaine — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Cimmaron Romaine
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

55-65days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easy to Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow in early spring 2-4 weeks before last frost. Can also fall plant 10-12 weeks before first frost.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 6-8 inches
Height: 6-12 inches
Season: Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep burgundy-red outer leaves with lighter green-red hearts
Size: 6-8 inch wide, 10-12 inch tall heads
Shape: Upright, elongated romaine formation
Flavour: Crisp and crunchy with mild, sweet flavor and slight mineral notes

In the kitchen

Caesar salads, mixed greens, wraps, grilling. Excellent color contrast in salad mixes.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, thrips, leafminers, slugs and snails
Diseases: Downy mildew, lettuce mosaic virus, bacterial leaf spot
Resistance: Good heat tolerance, resistant to bolting, moderate disease resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	August – September
2	—	—	May – July	July – September
3	—	—	May – June	July – October
4	—	—	April – June	June – October
5	—	—	April – May	June – November
6	—	—	April – May	June – November
7	—	—	March – May	May – November
8	—	—	March – April	May – December
9	—	—	February – March	April – December
10	—	—	January – March	March – December
11	—	—	January – February	February – December
12	—	—	January – February	February – December
13	—	—	January – February	February – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids and whiteflies, may improve lettuce flavor

ChivesDeters aphids and other soft-bodied insects that damage lettuce

CarrotsDeep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, provides ground cover

RadishesQuick-growing, helps break up soil and can be harvested before lettuce needs space

MarigoldsRepels nematodes and aphids, attracts beneficial insects

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, attracts beneficial predators

SpinachSimilar growing requirements, can be interplanted for succession harvests

GarlicRepels aphids, slugs, and other pests that commonly attack lettuce

Avoid

BroccoliCompetes for nutrients and space, can shade lettuce and stunt growth

FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants including lettuce through allelopathy

SunflowersTall growth creates excessive shade and competes heavily for water and nutrients

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 17
Protein (g): 1.23
Fat (g): 0.3
Carbohydrate (g): 3.29
Fibre (g): 2.1
Sugars (g): 1.19
Vitamin A (µg): 436
Vitamin C (mg): 4
Vitamin E (mg): 0.13
Vitamin K (µg): 102
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.074
Folate (µg): 136
Calcium (mg): 33
Iron (mg): 0.97
Magnesium (mg): 14
Phosphorus (mg): 30
Potassium (mg): 247
Zinc (mg): 0.23
Selenium (µg): 0.4

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the lettuce growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Cimmaron Romaine?

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