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'Cimmaron' Lettuce |
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Cos (Romaine)
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Cos (romaine) type. Tall, elongated head with plum-red on green background leaves. Long harvest window. Slow to bolt.
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58-60
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| Seed Sources: |
Underwood Gardens - updated in 2011
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| Rating Summary |
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Overall: (4.5 Stars)
Taste: (4.2 Stars)
Yield: (4.8 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.8 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 4
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 01/13/2015 by
CCE Rockland
- An experienced gardener
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Rockland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Sown July 1, germinated and grew very well. Impressive yield through heat of summer but did get a bit bitter by mid September |
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Reviewed on 11/27/2014 by
CCE Oneida County
- An intermediate gardener
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Oneida, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Early spring planting did not do well; late summer planting was an excellent producer. Very attractive plant with red tops and very full leaves. Excellent flavor for salads. |
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Reviewed on 06/09/2014 by
farmerdill
- An experienced gardener
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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
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| A nice red Romaine, but not good for me as Red Rosie |
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Reviewed on 12/03/2006 by
Kate Kruesi
- An experienced gardener
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Vermont, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Unusual copper bronze leaves and longlasting into summer. |
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