Romaine
# Germination
| Item | Amt | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Length | ||
| Temperature | ||
| Heating Pad | ||
| Grow Light |
# Compatible Systems
| Type | ✅ / ❌ | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kratky | ✅ | |
| Deep Water Culture | ✅ | |
| Ebb and Flow | ✅ | |
| Nutrient Film Technique | ✅ | |
| Drip System | ✅ | |
| Aeroponics | ✅ | |
| Fogponics | ✅ |
# Time to Maturity
6 weeks
# Harvesting
Can remove the bigger, outer individual leaves without removing the entire head
Can harvest the whole head at about 6 weeks
# Optimal Conditions
| x | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 5.8–6.4 |
| EC | 1.2-1.8 |
| Lighting | 10 to 14 hours |
| Temperature | 68–77°F |
# Nutrients
Leafy greens require more notrogen
Lettuce needs phosphorus
# Care
If the edges of the romaine lettuce tips turn brown or black, roots may not be getting enough water
can transplant at about 2-3 weeks, when roots reach out the bottom and the plants are a few inches tall
too much light can make the leaves bitter
# Varieties
Paris Island Little Gem Jericho Salanova Bativa Rex Rouxai
# Companion plants
# Health Benefits
fiber, vitamins A, C, and K, calcium, folate, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, lutein, chlorofill