Lactuca sativa. Cool season. 55 days. Sow in early spring through fall. Heirloom. A very pretty romaine with striking maroon freckles and excellent flavor. Can take the heat, so enjoy well into summer! Enliven your Caesar salad with this gorgeous heirloom romaine! Not only beautiful and delicious, it is also heat tolerant (rare for romaines). The Austrians call Freckles Forellenschluss, which translates to speckled like a trout. Lettuce eat! This packet sows up to 122 feet. More info inside. We are dedicated to inspiring & educating the gardener in you. That's why we've put even more helpful information inside. No GMOs. All our seeds are untreated. www.botanicalinterests.com. Certified organic by the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture.