Brown Goldring Lettuce, pre-1923 Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - The Royal Horticultural Society presented this midseason-maturing romaine heading lettuce with the prestigious award of merit in 1923. Red-green leaves are thick, tender, and sweet, striking all the right notes in the garden and on the salad plate. Plants reach 8-10" tall by 12-16" wide; leaves measure 8-9" long by 4-6" wide at maturity. Donated to Seed Savers Exchange in the early 1980's by member and Exchange lister Stan Heymann, this variety was likely developed by Thomas Goldring and Sons, a pre-World War company of seedsmen, fruiterers, and florists based in Sussex.  Characteristics:  Romaine lettuce Green leaves accented with red hues 8"-10" tall 12-16" wide Leaves are thick, tender and sweet From the Collection, 2025 Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade.  Direct Seed: 1" apart  Seed Depth: 1/4"  Germination: 7-14 days  Thin: 6-8" apart   Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability