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'Red Rosie' Lettuce

Sub-Category:	Cos (Romaine)

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Description:	Cos (Romaine) type. Upright plants similar to 'Rosalita' but with brighter red leaves. Resistant to downy mildew. Harvest at 28 days for baby, 56 days for full size.
Days To Maturity:	28-56
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Overall: (5.0 Stars) Taste: (4.0 Stars) Yield: (5.0 Stars) Ease/Reliability: (5.0 Stars)

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Reviewed on 03/12/2011 by farmerdill - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Richmond, Georgia, United States Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days Soil Texture: Sand Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
A very attractive romaine. Sown in fall and overwintered, it outperformed Merlot and Green Star. It is hitting its peak in march.

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