I plant it rather late in the fall, but soon enough that it sprouts and gets some growth before frost.
Then I take a row cover and double it, put it over the raised bed and anchor it down all the way around. The lettuce is I used Bloomsdale this year.
However, I have used various greens and lettuces over the years. Artic King. Winter Density. Names like that.
Missouri weather changes a lot, and during the winter we almost always get a few non freezing days with sun shine, so I will take the row cover off and let it breathe-if I’m not too lazy.
I leave more space between the plants, since crowding would exacerbate problems related to dampness. If the weather gets abnormally cold, I sometimes throw a sheet over it and cover with leaves or straw. Then I can roll up the sheet to remove the debris when it’s not needed.
Wow that is a lot of work! I don’t know if i’ll be that ambitious...
I usually get volunteer romaine and cilantro in the spring. Except we rototilled this year. Next year i’ll let some go to seed again. i’ll see if that works, lol!