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'Capistrano' Lettuce

Sub-Category:	Cos (Romaine)

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Description:	Open-pollinated cos (Romaine) type. Tall, open plants produce dark green leaves. Slow bolting and heat tolerant.
Days To Maturity:	70
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Overall: (5.0 Stars) Taste: (5.0 Stars) Yield: (4.0 Stars) Ease/Reliability: (4.0 Stars)

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Reviewed on 12/01/2009 by gandle - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Dawson, Nebraska, United States Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days Soil Texture: Loam Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
The best romaine we have ever grown. Tolerates our summer heat better than any other we have tried.

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