Lettuce, Marshall Romaine

Lettuce, Marshall Romaine
(Lactuca sativa)

Marshall Romaine is a classic romaine-type lettuce known for its tall, upright heads and crisp, tender leaves. This variety produces elongated heads with sturdy ribs and deep green foliage, offering the refreshing crunch and mild flavor that romaine lettuces are prized for. Reliable and productive, it performs well in cool-season gardens and provides excellent texture for fresh salads.

Key Characteristics

• Crisp Romaine Texture
  Leaves are thick and crunchy with sturdy ribs, delivering the classic crisp bite associated with romaine lettuce. Ideal for Caesar salads, wraps, and fresh garden dishes.
• Tall, Upright Heads
  Plants form elongated heads with upright growth that helps keep leaves clean and easy to harvest. The structured head shape makes it well suited to kitchen use and garden organization.
• Mild, Refreshing Flavor
  Marshall Romaine offers a clean, slightly sweet flavor that pairs well with a wide range of salad ingredients and dressings.
• Reliable Cool-Season Growth
  Performs best in spring and fall gardens when temperatures are moderate. Consistent moisture and partial shade can help extend harvest into warmer weather.

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
• Native Range: Mediterranean (widely cultivated worldwide)
• Plant Life Cycle: Annual
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Medium to medium-wet, fertile, well-drained
• Mature Height: 1–1.5 feet
• Bloom Time: June–July (if allowed to bolt)
• Bloom Color: Yellow
• Days to Maturity: ~60–70 days
• USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in zones 3–10

Direct sow in early spring as soon as soil can be worked or plant again in late summer for fall harvest. Maintain consistent soil moisture to support crisp leaf development. Harvest outer leaves for extended picking or cut the full head when mature. In permaculture systems, plant lettuce beneath taller crops or in cool-season beds to maximize garden space.

Marshall Romaine Lettuce offers crisp texture, dependable growth, and classic salad quality—an excellent lettuce for productive kitchen gardens.