Deronda Red features a rich dark red leaf with a lovely crunchy texture and a real Romaine shape that can be grown virtually all year round. Ready in about 6-7 weeks from sowing (can be eaten earlier if impatient!) Price for 150 seeds.
Perfect as a burst of quick colour for your salads. Grow with Baby Leaf Catalogna Cerbiatta for a bold red and green combination.
SOW & GROW: a small pinch sprinkled in a pot at any time of the year or a short row (30cm long) once the soil is workable. For a family you will need 2 short rows at a time. For a continuous supply you need to sow repeatedly every 10-14 days. Shallow rooted and hungry your baby leaves will enjoy rich compost and need to be kept moist. In spring your baby leaves are ready in about 40-45 days. If you don’t pick Deronda young it will start to form a medium sized Romaine