Variety characteristics:

• W1453 Lü Luo Upright Romaine Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L., Cos Group) is a vigorous green lettuce selected for upright growth, substantial leaves and a crisp, refreshing eating quality. The plants remain open during early development and gradually form loose, elongated semi-heads as they approach maturity.
Broad green outer leaves surround a tender yellow-green heart, while the thick, pale midribs provide a satisfying crunch without the density of an iceberg-type head. The leaves are flexible enough for wraps yet substantial enough to hold grilled meats, vegetables, rice and other fillings.
Lü Luo delivers a clean, mild flavor and a fresh, succulent texture for salads, sandwiches, lettuce cups and tabletop wrap meals. The upright architecture helps produce long, neatly arranged leaves that are convenient for whole-head harvest or individual-leaf use.
Under favorable cool-season conditions, marketable semi-heads reach harvest approximately 55 days after transplanting. The variety performs especially well in spring and fall plantings, while growers in naturally cool summer regions can extend production into the summer season.