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Organic mini romaine lettuce 'Truchas'

Name: Organic mini romaine lettuce 'Truchas'
Brand: Biologiquement vôtre
SKU: BIOV-SEMENCES
Price: 4.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

Common name Truchas Red Mini Romaine Lettuce

Latin name Lactuca sativa ‘Truchas’

Quantity per packet About 50 coated seeds

This variety combines ornamental beauty with excellent productivity by producing colorful, high-quality leaves that enhance both the garden and fresh salads.

Product information

Product
identification

Common nameTruchas Red Mini Romaine Lettuce

Latin nameLactuca sativa ‘Truchas’

FamilyAsteraceae

TypeVegetable

CycleAnnual

Quantity per packAbout 50 coated seeds

Code produitBIOVO-0047

Product
description

Organic Red Mini Romaine Lettuce 'Truchas' (Lactuca sativa ‘Truchas’) is a compact and highly decorative annual variety appreciated for its dark red foliage, crisp texture, and uniform habit. It forms small, dense heads reaching 20 to 30 cm, perfect for adding color, structure, and freshness to the vegetable garden. Its ornamental value is outstanding in borders, containers, or among green vegetables, where its deep red color creates an elegant contrast. Its rapid growth allows harvesting about 52 days after sowing, with young leaves available even earlier.

Truchas Lettuce can be sown from April through August, directly in the garden or in containers, for successive harvests throughout the season. It prefers rich, cool, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter and regular moisture. Full sun is suitable in spring, while partial shade is helpful during summer heat to preserve foliage quality and slow bolting. Light mulch, steady watering, and careful thinning encourage well-formed, tender, flavorful heads.

Ideal for family vegetable gardens, raised beds, planters, and edible landscapes, Truchas Mini Romaine Lettuce combines productivity, beauty, and excellent culinary versatility. Its crisp, colorful leaves are excellent in fresh salads, baby leaf mixes, garnishes, and summer plates. It pairs well with beet and spinach while adding a decorative touch to closely spaced plantings. If a few plants bolt, their small yellow flowers may attract bees and support garden biodiversity.

Sowing
guide

Sowing periodApril to August

Best time

April to August

Sowing depth0.5 cm (0.2 in)

Germination temperature10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F)

Germination time7 to 14 days

Propagation

Propagated by seed, either direct sown in the garden or started in containers. Seeds store well for several years when kept in a cool, dry, dark location.

Growing
method

Direct sow outdoors or in containers from April through August for continuous harvests. Cover the seeds lightly and keep the soil consistently moist until germination. Grow in full sun during spring and provide partial shade during the hottest part of summer. Thin seedlings to encourage uniform growth and healthy heads. Maintain rich, cool, well-drained soil throughout the season. Harvest outer leaves as needed or cut the entire head once mature.

Soil
and care

ExposureFull sun to partial shade

Soil

Rich, cool, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Fertile soil encourages vigorous growth and intense foliage color.

Soil pHSlightly acidic to neutral

Watering

Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist. Consistent watering promotes tender, crisp leaves with excellent flavor.

Fertilization

Incorporate compost before sowing to provide essential nutrients. In poor soils, a light application of organic fertilizer can encourage vigorous leafy growth.

Care levelModerate

Make successive sowings from spring through late summer for continuous harvests. Water regularly to keep the soil cool and reduce bolting. Weed lightly around the plants to minimize competition. Harvest outer leaves as needed or entire heads once mature. Apply a light mulch during hot weather to conserve soil moisture.

Container
growing

Recommended pot size

20 to 25 cm (8 to 10 in)

Truchas Mini Romaine Lettuce grows easily in pots, window boxes, and raised planters thanks to its compact, uniform habit. A container filled with rich, moisture-retentive growing mix produces beautiful, colorful heads even in small spaces. This variety is especially well suited to balconies and patios, combining ornamental beauty with abundant harvests.

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

Its deep red foliage adds spectacular color to the vegetable garden while producing compact, flavorful heads ideal for frequent harvests.

This variety combines ornamental beauty with excellent productivity by producing colorful, high-quality leaves that enhance both the garden and fresh salads.

Garden use

Truchas Mini Romaine Lettuce is ideal for family vegetable gardens, raised beds, and edible landscapes. Its dark red foliage creates striking contrast with green vegetables and herbs while adding color, texture, and dependable harvests throughout the growing season.

Bloom period

Flowering is rarely desired since the plant is grown for its foliage. If allowed to bolt, it produces small pale yellow flowers typical of lettuce.

Flower colorPale yellow

Foliage colorDark red

Harvest

52 days after sowing

Wildlife appealPollinators

Size
and facts

Height20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in)

Spread30 cm (12 in)

Growth rateFast

Minimum temperature-2°C (28°F)

Foliage typeDeciduous

Papillonstrue

Planting
partners

Good companions

Beetroot, spinach

Avoid planting with

Parsley, celery

Recipe
and inspiration

The crisp leaves of Truchas Lettuce are excellent in fresh salads, baby green mixes, and garnishes. Their deep red color creates attractive presentations while their mild flavor complements a wide range of dishes. Young leaves can also be harvested for everyday meals.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose Truchas Mini Romaine Lettuce? +

This variety stands out for its dark red decorative foliage, crisp texture, and excellent productivity. It brings outstanding color and diversity to the vegetable garden.

When should I harvest Truchas Mini Romaine Lettuce? +

Harvest usually begins about 52 days after sowing. Young leaves may also be picked earlier for fresh salad mixes.

Can this variety be grown in containers? +

Yes. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for containers, balconies, patios, and small-space gardens.

Does this lettuce tolerate partial shade? +

Yes. Partial shade during hot summer weather helps slow bolting and maintain tender, high-quality leaves.

Are these organic seeds? +

Yes. This variety is offered as certified organic seed, making it an excellent choice for environmentally conscious gardeners.

The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.