Dark Roden

A new super-dark-red romaine lettuce, bred from ‘Roden’ but selected for even darker leaves, that really does appear almost black in the sun. This one grows quickly and not only looks great in salad, but also in the garden as it is such an unusual colour.

Very good as a spring or autumn lettuce. It doesn’t like the peak of summer heat, as those black leaves really absorb the sun, so this one works best sown in early spring or late summer, when the temperatures are a little cooler.