Pruning guide
How to prune red romaine lettuce
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Pruning red romaine lettuce — FAQ
When should I prune red romaine lettuce?
Harvest outer leaves from 40 days after sowing; pick frequently in warm weather to delay bolting. Cut or snap outer leaves at the base, leaving the central growing tip untouched. Harvest the whole head before bolt stalks elongate.
How often does red romaine lettuce need pruning?
Every 1–2 weeks during the growing season. Red Romaine is best managed by cut-and-come-again harvesting rather than pruning. Regularly removing outer leaves keeps the plant productive and delays bolting. Once a flower stalk forms the leaves turn bitter — at that point harvest everything or compost the plant. No formal pruning technique applies; timely leaf harvesting is the key practice.
How do you prune red romaine lettuce?
Cut or snap outer leaves at the base, leaving the central growing tip untouched. Harvest the whole head before bolt stalks elongate.