Santiago (ROM 19680)

Santiago is our newest romaine member to the Vilmorin portfolio. This heart and carton variety is ideal for packing because its compact height allows it to fit better into a bag while limiting mechanical damage, but still provides all the benefits of being a full size romaine. Santiago grows excellent smooth and straight ribs while holding disease resistance to Bremia 7-9 US, TBSV, and Nr:0. This attractive variety is suitable for the front end of Coastal California and very tail end outside of INSV zones.