Romaine Dark Green

A classic romaine, juicy. Medium sized plants form loose elliptic heads. At market maturity plants measure 1.0-1.2' tall and 1.3-1.6' in diameter. Green, spatulate leaves are moderately blistered, undulate, and toothed. Largest leaves measure 9.4-12.6" long and 6.7-9.0" wide. Relatively high resistance to bolting when grown on Heritage Farm in 2017 and 2023. White seeded. This accession matches the description of Romaine Dark Green listed in Ferry's Home Garden Catalogue, 1931. Acquired by SSE from the Abundant Life Seed Foundation (CV Abu), likely in the mid 1980s. This variety was listed in the CV Abu catalog from 1978-2002 where it was described as a pre-1835 heirloom. SSE Accession # 111497