{ "names": { "common": { "de": "Romanasalat", "en": "Romaine lettuce" }, "plural": { "de": "Romanasalate", "en": "Romaine lettuces" }, "botanical": "Lactuca sativa var. longifolia", "botanical_author": "Lam.", "scientific_synonyms": [ "Lactuca sativa L. var. romana", "Lactuca sativa L. convar. romana" ], "synonyms": { "de": [ "Römersalat", "Bindesalat", "Lattich" ], "en": [ "Cos lettuce" ] }, "common_synonyms": { "de": [ "Sommerendivie" ], "en": [ "Roman lettuce" ] }, "regional_names": { "de": [ "Kochsalat" ] }, "market_names": { "de": [ "Mini-Romana" ], "en": [ "Little Gem" ] }, "misspellings": { "de": [ "Romanasalat" ], "en": [ "Romain lettuce" ] }, "international_names": { "fr": [ "Laitue romaine" ], "es": [ "Lechuga romana" ], "it": [ "Lattuga romana" ] }, "ambiguous_names": [ { "name": "Lattich", "language": "de", "shared_with": [ "Lactuca virosa" ], "clarification": { "de": "Im kulinarischen Kontext meist Romanasalat, botanisch die Gattung Lactuca.", "en": "In culinary contexts usually Romaine, botanically the genus Lactuca." } } ], "search_terms": { "de": [ "Salat", "Gemüse", "Sommersalat" ], "en": [ "lettuce", "salad greens", "summer lettuce" ] } }, "taxonomy": { "kingdom": "Plantae", "clades": [ "Tracheophyta", "Angiospermae", "Eudicotyledoneae", "Asterids" ], "order": "Asterales", "family_botanical": "Asteraceae", "family": { "de": "Korbblütler", "en": "Daisy family" }, "family_id": "asteraceae", "subfamily": "Cichorioideae", "tribe": "Cichorieae", "genus": "Lactuca", "species": "Lactuca sativa", "botanical_variety": "longifolia", "cultivar_group": "Romaine Group", "hybrid_status": "not_hybrid", "related_crops": [ "Lactuca sativa var. capitata", "Cichorium endivia" ] }, "classification": { "main_group": "Vegetables", "sub_group": "Leafy Vegetables", "crop_group": "Salads", "life_cycle": "Annual", "perennial": false, "woody": false, "tree": false, "shrub": false, "edible_parts": { "de": [ "Blätter", "Strunk" ], "en": [ "leaves", "stalk" ] }, "nutrient_group": "Low feeders" }, "calendar": { "sowing_indoor": { "months": [ 2, 3, 4 ], "earliest_month": 2, "latest_month": 4, "notes": { "de": "Vorkultur in Schalen oder Töpfen auf der Fensterbank oder im Gewächshaus.", "en": "Pre-culture in trays or pots on a windowsill or in a greenhouse." } }, "sowing_outdoor": { "months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7 ], "earliest_month": 4, "latest_month": 7, "notes": { "de": "Direktsaat ins Freiland bei frostfreien Bodenverhältnissen möglich.", "en": "Direct sowing into open ground possible once soil is frost-free." } }, "planting_out": { "months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 ], "earliest_month": 4, "latest_month": 8, "notes": { "de": "Abhärtung der Jungpflanzen vor dem Auspflanzen wichtig.", "en": "Hardening off young plants before transplanting is important." } }, "harvest": { "months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "earliest_month": 5, "latest_month": 10, "notes": { "de": "Ernte je nach Aussaatzeitpunkt etwa 8–12 Wochen nach der Saat.", "en": "Harvest approx. 8–12 weeks after sowing depending on sowing date." } }, "month_tasks": { "2": [ { "de": "Beginn der Vorkultur im Haus für die früheste Ernte.", "en": "Start indoor pre-culture for the earliest harvest." } ], "3": [ { "de": "Jungpflanzen pikieren und hell aufstellen.", "en": "Prick out seedlings and place in a bright location." } ], "4": [ { "de": "Erste Direktsaat im Freiland und Auspflanzen der Vorkultur.", "en": "First direct sowing outdoors and transplanting of pre-cultures." } ], "5": [ { "de": "Regelmäßiges Gießen und Hacken zur Unkrautkontrolle.", "en": "Regular watering and hoeing for weed control." } ], "6": [ { "de": "Ernte der ersten Köpfe beginnen; auf Schädlinge (Schnecken) achten.", "en": "Start harvesting first heads; watch for pests (slugs)." } ], "7": [ { "de": "Satzweiser Nachbau für die Herbsternte; auf ausreichende Bewässerung achten.", "en": "Succession planting for autumn harvest; ensure sufficient irrigation." } ], "8": [ { "de": "Letzte Pflanzungen für die späte Saison durchführen.", "en": "Perform final plantings for the late season." } ], "9": [ { "de": "Hauptterntezeit; bei Trockenheit weiterhin wässern.", "en": "Main harvest period; continue watering during dry spells." } ], "10": [ { "de": "Letzte Köpfe vor starken Frösten ernten.", "en": "Harvest final heads before heavy frosts." } ] }, "month_tasks_structured": { "3": [ { "task": "sowing", "label": { "de": "Vorkultur", "en": "Indoor sowing" }, "priority": "medium", "months": [ 3 ], "condition": "indoor", "estimated_effort": "low", "notes": { "de": "Aussaat in Anzuchterde bei ca. 15-18°C.", "en": "Sow in seed compost at approx. 15-18°C." } } ], "5": [ { "task": "maintenance", "label": { "de": "Schneckenschutz", "en": "Slug protection" }, "priority": "high", "months": [ 5, 6, 7 ], "condition": "wet_weather", "estimated_effort": "medium", "notes": { "de": "Besonders junge Pflanzen vor Schneckenfraß schützen.", "en": "Protect especially young plants from slug damage." } } ] } }, "book_content": { "main_description": { "de": "Romanasalat, auch Römersalat oder Lattich genannt, zeichnet sich durch seine aufrechten, kräftigen Köpfe und die knackigen, geschmacksintensiven Blattrippen aus. Er ist robuster als Kopfsalat und eignet sich sowohl für den Frischverzehr als auch für die Zubereitung in der warmen Küche.", "en": "Romaine lettuce, also known as Cos lettuce, is characterized by its upright, sturdy heads and crisp, flavorful leaf ribs. It is hardier than butterhead lettuce and is suitable both for fresh salads and for cooked dishes." }, "history": { "de": "Bereits im alten Ägypten geschätzt, verbreitete sich diese Form des Gartensalats über das Mittelmeer nach Europa. Sein Name 'Romana' weist auf die Beliebtheit in der antiken römischen Küche hin.", "en": "Appreciated as far back as ancient Egypt, this form of garden lettuce spread across the Mediterranean to Europe. Its name 'Romaine' points to its popularity in ancient Roman cuisine." } }, "structured_month_tasks": { "4": [ { "task": "planting", "label": { "de": "Auspflanzen", "en": "Transplanting" }, "priority": "high", "months": [ 4, 5 ], "condition": "frost_free_soil", "estimated_effort": "medium", "notes": { "de": "Nicht zu tief pflanzen, um Fäulnis zu vermeiden.", "en": "Do not plant too deep to avoid rot." } } ] }, "cultivation_specs": { "seed": { "seed_depth_cm_min": 0.5, "seed_depth_cm_max": 1.0, "light_germinator": false, "dark_germinator": false, "cold_germinator": false, "stratification_needed": false, "pre_soaking_recommended": false, "germination_temp_c_min": 10.0, "germination_temp_c_max": 20.0, "germination_days_min": 7, "germination_days_max": 14, "seed_lifespan_years_min": 3, "seed_lifespan_years_max": 5, "direct_sowing_possible": true, "pre_culture_recommended": true }, "spacing": { "plant_spacing_cm_min": 25.0, "plant_spacing_cm_max": 30.0, "row_spacing_cm_min": 30.0, "row_spacing_cm_max": 35.0, "recommended_density_per_sqm_min": 9.0, "recommended_density_per_sqm_max": 12.0, "thinning_distance_cm": 25.0, "min_bed_width_cm": 100.0, "square_foot_gardening_spacing": "1 per square", "spacing_notes": { "de": "Mini-Romana Sorten können enger (20x20cm) gepflanzt werden.", "en": "Mini romaine varieties can be planted closer (20x20cm)." } }, "growth_dimensions": { "height_cm_min": 20.0, "height_cm_max": 35.0, "width_cm_min": 20.0, "width_cm_max": 30.0, "root_depth_cm_min": 20.0, "root_depth_cm_max": 30.0, "root_spread_cm_min": 15.0, "root_spread_cm_max": 25.0, "growth_speed": "fast", "final_size_notes": { "de": "Bildet aufrechte, längliche Köpfe mit festen Blättern.", "en": "Forms upright, elongated heads with firm leaves." } }, "temperature": { "min_growing_temp_c": 5.0, "optimal_temp_c_min": 15.0, "optimal_temp_c_max": 20.0, "max_heat_tolerance_c": 28.0, "soil_temp_for_sowing_c_min": 8.0, "soil_temp_for_sowing_c_optimal": 15.0, "frost_sensitive": false, "late_frost_sensitive": true, "heat_tolerance": "medium", "cold_tolerance": "medium", "temperature_notes": { "de": "Keimt schlecht bei Temperaturen über 20°C (Keimhemmung).", "en": "Germinates poorly at temperatures above 20°C (thermal dormancy)." } }, "water": { "water_need": "high", "critical_water_phases": { "de": [ "Anwachsphase", "Kopfbildung" ], "en": [ "Establishment phase", "Head formation" ] }, "drought_tolerant": false, "drought_sensitivity": "high", "waterlogging_sensitive": true, "mulching_recommended": true, "water_notes": { "de": "Gleichmäßige Feuchtigkeit verhindert das Schießen (vorzeitige Blüte).", "en": "Consistent moisture prevents bolting (premature flowering)." } }, "nutrition": { "nutrient_group": "light_feeder", "heavy_feeder": false, "medium_feeder": false, "light_feeder": true, "nitrogen_need": "medium", "phosphorus_need": "low", "potassium_need": "medium", "calcium_need": "medium", "magnesium_need": "low", "compost_recommended": true, "mulching_recommended": true, "fertilizer_sensitivity": "medium", "nutrition_notes": { "de": "Überdüngung mit Stickstoff vermeiden (Nitratanreicherung).", "en": "Avoid over-fertilizing with nitrogen (nitrate accumulation)." } }, "container": { "container_suitable": true, "min_pot_volume_l": 3.0, "recommended_pot_volume_l": 5.0, "min_pot_depth_cm": 20.0, "min_pot_diameter_cm": 20.0, "plants_per_container_min": 1.0, "plants_per_container_max": 3.0, "drainage_required": true, "repotting_needed": false, "container_notes": { "de": "Hervorragend für Balkonkästen und Töpfe geeignet.", "en": "Excellent for balcony boxes and pots." } }, "support": { "needs_support": false, "support_recommended": false, "climbing": false, "vining": false, "trellis_recommended": false, "training_required": false, "support_notes": { "de": "Selbsttragend; keine Stützhilfe nötig.", "en": "Self-supporting; no support needed." } }, "cultivation_modes": { "outdoor_bed_suitable": true, "raised_bed_suitable": true, "container_suitable": true, "balcony_suitable": true, "greenhouse_suitable": true, "polytunnel_suitable": true, "indoor_suitable": false, "windowsill_suitable": true, "hydroponic_possible": true, "permaculture_suitable": true, "no_dig_suitable": true }, "yield_density": { "yield_per_plant_min": 0.15, "yield_per_plant_max": 0.4, "yield_unit": "kg/head", "yield_per_sqm_min": 1.5, "yield_per_sqm_max": 4.0, "yield_reliability": "high", "yield_notes": { "de": "Abhängig von Sorte (Mini vs. Standard) und Bodenqualität.", "en": "Depending on variety (mini vs. standard) and soil quality." } } }, "site": { "exposure": { "de": "Sonnig bis halbschattig", "en": "Sunny to partial shade" }, "wind_tolerance": "medium", "site_notes": { "de": "Im Hochsommer ist ein halbschattiger Platz von Vorteil, um Schießen zu vermeiden.", "en": "In midsummer, a semi-shaded spot is beneficial to prevent bolting." } }, "soil": { "type": { "de": "Humos, locker, tiefgründig", "en": "Humus-rich, loose, deep" }, "ph_min": 6.0, "ph_max": 7.2, "soil_notes": { "de": "Gute Wasserspeicherfähigkeit ist essenziell.", "en": "Good water retention capacity is essential." } }, "watering": { "frequency": { "de": "Regelmäßig, Boden nie ganz austrocknen lassen", "en": "Regularly, never let the soil dry out completely" }, "method": { "de": "Direkt an die Basis gießen, Blätter trocken halten", "en": "Water directly at the base, keep leaves dry" } }, "nutrition": { "requirement": "light", "fertilizing_strategy": { "de": "Kompostgabe vor der Pflanzung meist ausreichend", "en": "Addition of compost before planting is usually sufficient" } }, "cultivation_planning": { "succession_sowing": { "possible": true, "interval_days_min": 14, "interval_days_max": 21 }, "bed_planning_notes": { "de": "Gute Nachbarn: Erdbeeren, Möhren, Radieschen. Schlechte Nachbarn: Petersilie, Sellerie.", "en": "Good neighbors: strawberries, carrots, radishes. Bad neighbors: parsley, celery." }, "rotation_priority": "medium", "interplanting_potential": "high", "mechanization_relevance": "low" }, "crop_rotation": { "rotation_pause_years": 3, "preceding_crops": [ "Solanum lycopersicum", "Cucumis sativus", "Pisum sativum" ], "following_crops": [ "Daucus carota", "Allium cepa", "Brassica oleracea" ], "rotation_notes": { "de": "Nicht nach anderen Korbblütlern (Asteraceae) anbauen, um Krankheitsdruck zu minimieren.", "en": "Do not grow after other Asteraceae to minimize disease pressure." } }, "companion_planting": { "approach": "mixed_cropping", "good_neighbors": [ { "slug": "fragaria", "name": { "de": "Erdbeeren", "en": "Strawberries" }, "reason": { "de": "Günstige gegenseitige Beeinflussung des Wachstums.", "en": "Mutually beneficial growth influence." }, "relationship_type": "symbiotic" }, { "slug": "daucus-carota", "name": { "de": "Möhren", "en": "Carrots" }, "reason": { "de": "Unterschiedliche Wurzeltiefen nutzen den Boden optimal aus.", "en": "Different rooting depths utilize the soil optimally." }, "relationship_type": "neutral_positive" }, { "slug": "raphanus-sativus", "name": { "de": "Radieschen", "en": "Radishes" }, "reason": { "de": "Radieschen können zwischen dem langsamer wachsenden Salat geerntet werden.", "en": "Radishes can be harvested between the slower-growing lettuce." }, "relationship_type": "space_sharing" } ], "bad_neighbors": [ { "slug": "petroselinum-crispum", "name": { "de": "Petersilie", "en": "Parsley" }, "reason": { "de": "Kann das Wachstum des Salats hemmen.", "en": "Can inhibit the growth of the lettuce." }, "relationship_type": "allelopathic" }, { "slug": "apium-graveolens", "name": { "de": "Sellerie", "en": "Celery" }, "reason": { "de": "Konkurrenz um Wasser und Nährstoffe; ähnliche Krankheitsanfälligkeit.", "en": "Competition for water and nutrients; similar disease susceptibility." }, "relationship_type": "competitive" } ], "neutral_neighbors": [ { "slug": "allium-cepa", "name": { "de": "Zwiebeln", "en": "Onions" }, "reason": { "de": "Keine signifikanten Wechselwirkungen bekannt.", "en": "No significant interactions known." }, "relationship_type": "neutral" } ], "companion_scores": [ { "target_slug": "fragaria", "score": 5, "reasons": [ "growth_stimulation" ] } ], "design_rules": { "de": [ "Salat als Lückenfüller zwischen langsamer wachsenden Kulturen pflanzen.", "Ausreichend Abstand zu stark zehrenden Nachbarn halten." ], "en": [ "Plant lettuce as a gap filler between slower-growing crops.", "Maintain sufficient distance from heavy-feeding neighbors." ] }, "notes": { "de": "Kombination mit Zwiebelgewächsen kann helfen, Schädlinge abzulenken.", "en": "Combining with alliums can help distract pests." } }, "deficiencies": [ { "slug": "nitrogen_deficiency", "name": { "de": "Stickstoffmangel", "en": "Nitrogen deficiency" }, "symptoms": { "de": "Blasse, gelbliche Blätter, kümmerlicher Wuchs.", "en": "Pale, yellowish leaves, stunted growth." } } ], "problems": [ { "slug": "bolting", "name": { "de": "Schießen", "en": "Bolting" }, "description": { "de": "Vorzeitige Blütenbildung durch Hitze oder Wassermangel.", "en": "Premature flowering due to heat or lack of water." } }, { "slug": "tip_burn", "name": { "de": "Blattrandnekrosen", "en": "Tip burn" }, "description": { "de": "Braune, trockene Ränder an den inneren Blättern (Kalziummangel/Stress).", "en": "Brown, dry edges on inner leaves (calcium deficiency/stress)." } } ], "problem_management": { "common_pest_groups": { "de": [ "Schnecken", "Blattläuse", "Wurzelbohrer" ], "en": [ "Slugs", "Aphids", "Root aphid" ] }, "common_disease_groups": { "de": [ "Echter & Falscher Mehltau", "Grauschimmel", "Bodenbürtige Pilze" ], "en": [ "Powdery & Downy mildew", "Grey mould", "Soil-borne fungi" ] }, "prevention_principles": { "de": [ "Weite Pflanzabstände für gute Belüftung.", "Morgendliches Gießen direkt an die Wurzel.", "Resistente Sorten wählen." ], "en": [ "Wide spacing for good ventilation.", "Morning watering directly at the root.", "Choose resistant varieties." ] }, "diagnosis_notes": { "de": "Blattunterseiten regelmäßig auf Schädlinge kontrollieren; auf Herzfäule achten.", "en": "Regularly check leaf undersides for pests; watch for heart rot." } }, "disease_graph": { "scope": "foliage_and_root", "profiles": [ { "slug": "bremia-lactucae", "severity": "high", "conditions": { "de": [ "Hohe Luftfeuchtigkeit", "Kühle Nächte", "Lange Blattfeuchte" ], "en": [ "High humidity", "Cool nights", "Prolonged leaf wetness" ] }, "affected_parts": { "de": [ "Blätter" ], "en": [ "Leaves" ] }, "prevention": { "de": [ "Resistente Sorten", "Belüftung im Gewächshaus" ], "en": [ "Resistant varieties", "Ventilation in the greenhouse" ] }, "organic_control": { "de": [ "Ackerschachtelhalm-Extrakt", "Entfernung befallener Pflanzen" ], "en": [ "Horsetail extract", "Removal of infected plants" ] } } ], "diagnostic_rules": [ { "symptom": { "de": "Plötzliches Welken bei feuchtem Boden", "en": "Sudden wilting despite moist soil" }, "possible_causes": [ "sclerotinia_minor", "root_pests" ], "first_checks": { "de": [ "Wurzelhals auf Fäulnis prüfen", "Wurzeln auf Fraßspuren untersuchen" ], "en": [ "Check root collar for rot", "Examine roots for feeding marks" ] } } ], "prevention_strategy": { "cultural": { "de": [ "Fruchtfolge einhalten", "Nicht zu tief pflanzen" ], "en": [ "Maintain crop rotation", "Do not plant too deep" ] }, "monitoring": { "de": [ "Wöchentliche Kontrolle auf Schneckeneier", "Gelbsticker verwenden" ], "en": [ "Weekly check for slug eggs", "Use yellow sticky traps" ] }, "organic_first_response": { "de": [ "Befallene Blätter sofort entfernen", "Pflanzenstärkungsmittel anwenden" ], "en": [ "Remove infected leaves immediately", "Apply plant tonics" ] }, "notes": { "de": "Frühzeitiges Handeln ist bei Salat entscheidend, da die Kulturzeit kurz ist.", "en": "Early action is crucial for lettuce as the cultivation period is short." } } }, "diagnosis": { "common_misdiagnoses": { "de": "Wassermangel wird oft mit Wurzelfäule verwechselt.", "en": "Lack of water is often confused with root rot." } }, "phenology": { "stages": { "de": [ "Keimung", "Blattentwicklung", "Rosettenbildung", "Kopfbildung", "Schossen (Blühphase)", "Samenreife" ], "en": [ "Germination", "Leaf development", "Rosette formation", "Head formation", "Bolting (Flowering phase)", "Seed ripening" ] }, "notes": { "de": "Die vegetative Phase bis zur Kopfbildung dauert je nach Sorte und Witterung 60 bis 90 Tage.", "en": "The vegetative phase until head formation takes 60 to 90 days depending on variety and weather." } }, "flowering_pollination": { "flowering_period": { "de": "Juli bis September (nur bei Schossen)", "en": "July to September (only when bolting)" }, "flower_color": { "de": "Gelb", "en": "Yellow" }, "inflorescence_type": { "de": "Körbchenblüten in Rispen", "en": "Flower heads in panicles" } }, "pollination": { "summary": { "de": "Überwiegend Selbstbestäubung; die Blüten öffnen sich meist nur für wenige Stunden am Vormittag.", "en": "Predominantly self-pollinating; flowers usually open only for a few hours in the morning." }, "pollinator_required": false, "self_fertility": "high", "pollinator_notes": { "de": "Insektenbesuch ist für die Befruchtung nicht zwingend erforderlich, kann aber vorkommen.", "en": "Insect visits are not mandatory for fertilization but can occur." } }, "harvest": { "methods": { "de": [ "Abschneiden des ganzen Kopfes", "Ernten einzelner Außenblätter (Pflücksalat-Methode)" ], "en": [ "Cutting the whole head", "Harvesting individual outer leaves (cut-and-come-again method)" ] }, "best_time_of_day": { "de": "Frühmorgens, wenn die Blätter am knackigsten sind.", "en": "Early morning when the leaves are crispest." } }, "harvest_details": { "harvest_frequency": { "de": "Einmalig bei Kopfbildern; fortlaufend bei Nutzung als Pflücksalat.", "en": "Once for heading types; continuous when used as leaf lettuce." }, "harvest_indicators": { "de": [ "Kopf ist fest und gut gefüllt", "Erreichen der sortentypischen Größe", "Vor dem Strecken des Strunks (Beginn des Schossens)" ], "en": [ "Head is firm and well-filled", "Reached variety-specific size", "Before the stalk elongates (start of bolting)" ] }, "post_harvest_handling": { "de": "Welke Außenblätter entfernen und kurz in kaltes Wasser tauchen, um die Frische zu bewahren.", "en": "Remove wilted outer leaves and briefly dip in cold water to maintain freshness." } }, "storage": { "storage_methods": { "de": [ "Kühlschrank (Gemüsefach)", "Einschlagen in ein feuchtes Tuch" ], "en": [ "Refrigerator (crisper drawer)", "Wrapping in a damp cloth" ] }, "ideal_conditions": { "de": "0-2°C bei sehr hoher Luftfeuchtigkeit.", "en": "0-2°C with very high humidity." } }, "storage_details": { "general_storage_category": { "de": "Kurzzeitlagerung", "en": "Short-term storage" }, "storage_life": { "de": "1 bis 2 Wochen im Kühlschrank", "en": "1 to 2 weeks in the refrigerator" }, "processing_options": { "de": [ "Frischverzehr", "Dünsten (als Kochsalat)" ], "en": [ "Fresh consumption", "Braising (as cooked lettuce)" ] } }, "processing_use": { "suitability": { "de": [ "Salate", "Wraps", "Grillen", "Suppen" ], "en": [ "Salads", "Wraps", "Grilling", "Soups" ] }, "freezing_suitable": false }, "kitchen_usage": { "flavor_profile": { "de": "Kräftig, leicht herbe Note, sehr knackige Textur.", "en": "Robust, slightly bitter note, very crunchy texture." }, "culinary_tips": { "de": "Die dicken Blattrippen sind besonders saftig. In Italien wird er oft gedünstet oder gegrillt serviert.", "en": "The thick leaf ribs are particularly juicy. In Italy, it is often served braised or grilled." } }, "safety_and_edibility": { "edible_parts": { "de": [ "Blätter", "Zarter Innenstrunk" ], "en": [ "Leaves", "Tender inner stalk" ] }, "inedible_or_caution_parts": { "de": [ "Wurzeln", "Alte, verholzte Stängel bei Samenträgern" ], "en": [ "Roots", "Old, woody stems of seed-bearing plants" ] }, "toxicity_notes": { "de": "Ungiftig. Kann bei Überdüngung Nitrat anreichern.", "en": "Non-toxic. Can accumulate nitrate if over-fertilized." }, "raw_consumption": { "de": "Hervorragend geeignet und die üblichste Verzehrform.", "en": "Excellent and the most common form of consumption." } }, "seed_saving": { "difficulty": { "de": "Einfach bis mittel", "en": "Easy to medium" }, "isolation_distance_meters": 5, "seed_collection": { "de": "Warten, bis die Samenstände weiß-pustelig aussehen (ähnlich wie Pusteblumen).", "en": "Wait until the seed heads look white and fluffy (similar to dandelions)." } }, "seed_saving_advanced": { "cleaning_method": { "de": "Samen aus den Schirmchen reiben und durch Windreinigung von Spreu trennen.", "en": "Rub seeds from the pappus and separate from chaff using winnowing." }, "crossing_risks": { "de": "Verkreuzungen mit Wildlattich (Lactuca virosa) oder anderen Salatsorten möglich.", "en": "Cross-pollination with wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa) or other lettuce varieties possible." } }, "woody_crop_details": { "notes": { "de": "Romanasalat ist eine einjährige krautige Pflanze; verholzende Strukturen oder Unterlagen sind botanisch nicht zutreffend.", "en": "Romaine lettuce is an annual herbaceous plant; woody structures or rootstocks are botanically not applicable." } }, "pruning_logic": { "remove": { "de": [ "Welke oder gelbe Außenblätter", "Von Schnecken oder Krankheiten befallenes Blattgewebe", "Blütenansätze bei vorzeitigem Schossen (um Erntezeit zu verlängern)" ], "en": [ "Wilted or yellow outer leaves", "Leaf tissue affected by slugs or diseases", "Flower stalks during premature bolting (to extend harvest time)" ] }, "preserve": { "de": [ "Unbeschädigtes Herzblatt", "Wachstumspunkt im Zentrum der Rosette" ], "en": [ "Undamaged heart leaves", "Growing point in the center of the rosette" ] }, "avoid": { "de": [ "Beschädigung der inneren Kopfblätter", "Zu tiefes Abschneiden beim Pflücken einzelner Blätter" ], "en": [ "Damaging internal head leaves", "Cutting too deep when harvesting individual leaves" ] }, "timing_rules": [ { "season": "growth_period", "months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "purpose": { "de": "Laufende Pflege und Erntevorbereitung", "en": "Ongoing maintenance and harvest preparation" }, "notes": { "de": "Regelmäßiges Entfernen kranker Blätter beugt Fäulnis vor.", "en": "Regular removal of diseased leaves prevents rot." } } ], "cut_location_rules": { "de": [ "Ganze Köpfe ca. 1-2 cm über dem Erdboden abschneiden.", "Einzelblätter an der Basis des Blattstiels abbrechen oder schneiden." ], "en": [ "Cut entire heads approx. 1-2 cm above the soil surface.", "Snap or cut individual leaves at the base of the petiole." ] }, "intensity_rules": { "light": { "de": "Entfernen einzelner Blätter (Pflücksalat-Methode).", "en": "Removal of individual leaves (cut-and-come-again method)." } }, "decision_tree": [ { "condition": { "de": "Pflanze beginnt zu schossen", "en": "Plant starts bolting" }, "action": { "de": "Sofort ernten oder Blütenstiel entfernen", "en": "Harvest immediately or remove flower stalk" } } ], "tool_hygiene": { "de": "Saubere Messer verwenden, um das Risiko für Sclerotinia-Fäule zu minimieren.", "en": "Use clean knives to minimize the risk of Sclerotinia rot." }, "diagram_requirements": { "de": [ "Schnittführung bei der Ernte", "Unterscheidung zwischen Herzblatt und Außenblättern" ], "en": [ "Cutting guide during harvest", "Distinction between heart leaves and outer leaves" ] }, "notes": { "de": "Da es sich nicht um eine Holzpflanze handelt, bezieht sich 'Schnitt' hier ausschließlich auf Ernte und Pflege.", "en": "As this is not a woody plant, 'pruning' refers exclusively to harvesting and maintenance." } }, "ecology": { "pollinator_value": "low", "wildlife_value": "low", "biodiversity_notes": { "de": "Als Kulturpflanze, die vor der Blüte geerntet wird, bietet sie wenig Nahrung für Insekten. Samenträger hingegen locken Schwebfliegen und Wildbienen an.", "en": "As a crop harvested before flowering, it offers little food for insects. However, plants left to seed attract hoverflies and wild bees." } }, "practical_notes": { "quick_tips": { "de": [ "Vermeiden Sie Mittagssonne bei der Aussaat im Hochsommer.", "Ernten Sie am Morgen für maximale Knackigkeit." ], "en": [ "Avoid midday sun when sowing in midsummer.", "Harvest in the morning for maximum crispness." ] } }, "seasonal_content": { "spring": { "de": "Zeit für die Vorkultur auf der Fensterbank.", "en": "Time for indoor pre-culture on the windowsill." }, "summer": { "de": "Viel gießen und auf Schnecken achten.", "en": "Water plenty and watch out for slugs." }, "autumn": { "de": "Letzte Köpfe vor dem Frost genießen.", "en": "Enjoy the last heads before the frost." } }, "slug": "romanasalat", "sources": [ { "title": "Wikidata search", "url": "https://www.wikidata.org/", "publisher": "Wikidata", "date_accessed": "2026-05-15" }, { "title": "GBIF species match", "url": "https://api.gbif.org/v1/species/match", "publisher": "GBIF", "date_accessed": "2026-05-15" }, { "title": "GBIF species match", "url": "https://api.gbif.org/v1/species/match?name=Romanasalat&kingdom=Plantae", "publisher": "GBIF", "date_accessed": "2026-05-15" } ] }