Open Pollinated Lettuce Romain - 100 Seeds

Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa var. longifolia

Short Description:

Romaine Lettuce, also known as Cos Lettuce, is a popular leafy vegetable valued for its elongated heads, upright growth, crisp ribs, and tender green leaves. It has a refreshing, mildly sweet flavor with a pleasant crunch, making it a favorite for Caesar salads, sandwiches, wraps, and fresh vegetable dishes. Its sturdy leaves hold dressings well and provide an excellent texture for a variety of healthy meals.

These open-pollinated (OP) Romaine Lettuce seeds are ideal for home gardeners who enjoy growing fresh salad greens. The plants thrive in cool weather and fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Suitable for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and containers, Romaine lettuce can be harvested leaf by leaf or as whole heads when mature. With proper care, it provides a rewarding supply of crisp, homegrown lettuce.

Common Names: Romaine Lettuce, Cos Lettuce, Roman Lettuce, Salad Lettuce.

Growing Tips:

• Sunlight: Full sun in cool weather; partial shade in warmer conditions.

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

• Sowing: Sow seeds about 3–5 mm deep in trays or directly into the garden.

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid water logging.

• Germination: Usually 3–10 days under favorable conditions.