Hudson Valley Seed Co.
Spotted Trout Lettuce Seedlings
Lactuca sativa
Certified Organic
Forellenschluss, the German name for this Austrian lettuce, translates to “Spotted Trout.” Both the fish and this romaine are beautifully colored and prefer cool living
conditions. However, while lettuce does like plenty of moisture, only the fish will grow happily underwater. Next time you’re fishing around for a flashy addition to your plate, try this tender, sweet, painterly romaine.
The flecks of red on Spotted Trout's pale green leaves add beauty to any salad. It has a compact habit with leaves that are thinner and softer than the average romaine, and its flavor is more subdued and delicate.
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Growing instructions
Sow Spotted Trout Lettuce indoors beginning 8-10 weeks before last frost, or direct sow beginning about 4 weeks before last frost. Harvest late spring and summer sowings promptly to beat bolting. Continue sowing until about 2 weeks before first fall frost. Lettuce likes steady (but not excessive) moisture and can become prematurely bitter during dry spells; keep irrigated for best-tasting leaves.
Product Details
| Days to Maturity | 55 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Germination | 5-10 days |
| Width at Maturity | 6-10" |
| Height at Maturiry | 8-12" |
| Sun Conditions | Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun)Partial Sun (4-6 hours Sun) |
| Planting Depth | _" |
| Row Spacing | 12" |
| Plant Spacing | 8" |
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About the artist
Artwork by Michael Asbill. By combining pencil illustration and photogrpahy, artist Michael Asbill created his own cross between a trout and a romaine leaf. To make it official, he gave it a Latin name: Lactuca trutta.
