Where Does Romaine Lettuce Come From

A cold frame and cold-hardy varieties can stretch the spring and fall growing season into the winter months. BR | Bottom Rot DM* | Downy Mildew LD | Lettuce Drop LMV* | Lettuce Mosaic Virus Nr* | Lettuce Aphid PM | Powdery Mildew Rs | Corky Root TBSV...

Mainly for the cool season production. Dark green color with crispy and tender texture. Adapted to indoor & outdoor production. A dwarf romaine lettuce type.

For extended harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks and choose heat tolerant varieties for summer. A delight to eat, Truchas is very refined with melt-in-your-mouth texture and utterly bitter-free flavor.

IR indicates intermediate resistance. While picking individual leaves helps extend the season somewhat, all eventually become bitter as they begin to bolt Seed that has been coated with a clay-based material to form a larger, round shape.

All pelleted seed has a National Organic Program (NOP) approved coating. Overall Rating:. Aphids and slugs. For extended harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks and choose heat tolerant varieties for summer.

Lettuce seed can be sown every month from February—October. Imagine dipping a paintbrush in red paint and giving it a hard shake onto your romaine lettuce. In Europe, this Austrian heirloom is called Forellenschluss romaine and is one of the most prized...

Use row cover to improve germination and prevent soil crusting. BR | Bottom Rot DM* | Downy Mildew LD | Lettuce Drop LMV* | Lettuce Mosaic Virus Nr* | Lettuce Aphid PM | Powdery Mildew Rs | Corky Root TBSV | Tomato Bushy Stunt Virus (Lettuce Dieback Complex)...

HR indicates high resistance. Strong spray of water for aphids or applications of Pyrethrin or Neem oil, baits, traps, or Cabbage Collars for slugs. Aphids and slugs. Consistent, even watering is critical for best results.

A cold frame and cold-hardy varieties can stretch the spring and fall growing season into the winter months. BR | Bottom Rot DM* | Downy Mildew LD | Lettuce Drop LMV* | Lettuce Mosaic Virus Nr* | Lettuce Aphid PM | Powdery Mildew Rs | Corky Root TBSV...

HR indicates high resistance. Strong spray of water for aphids or applications of Pyrethrin or Neem oil, baits, traps, or Cabbage Collars for slugs. Aphids and slugs. Consistent, even watering is critical for best results.

Use row cover to improve germination and prevent soil crusting. BR | Bottom Rot DM* | Downy Mildew LD | Lettuce Drop LMV* | Lettuce Mosaic Virus Nr* | Lettuce Aphid PM | Powdery Mildew Rs | Corky Root TBSV | Tomato Bushy Stunt Virus (Lettuce Dieback Complex)...

As soon as 2-3 true leaves have formed, thin loose-leaf types to 10-14 inches apart; icebergs, butterheads, and romaines to 12-16 inches apart. Overall Rating:. BR | Bottom Rot DM* | Downy Mildew LD | Lettuce Drop LMV* | Lettuce Mosaic Virus Nr* | Lettuce...

However, the priming process decreases the storage life of the seed, so pelleted seed must be kept cool and dry prior to planting, and should be used within one year of purchase.Lettuce is hardy and can be planted as early as the soil can be worked.

Sow seeds 2" apart, rows 12–18" apart. Suitable for marketing as full heads or romaine hearts. MT0-30 indicates that no LMV was found in a sample of at least 30,000 seeds.A disease-free test result does not guarantee a seed lot to be disease-free, only...

Optimum germination results at soil temperatures of 60-68°F (16-20°C). For baby leaf: 1,000 seeds/16', 1 oz./400', 1 lb./6,400' at 60 seeds/ft.If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item or refund the purchase...

Optimum germination results at soil temperatures of 60-68°F (16-20°C). It is a cool weather crop and grows best at temperatures of 60-65°F (16-18°C). Transplant iceberg and romaine lettuce 10-12" apart, in rows 18" apart.

Upright, grey-green heads are 8-12″ tall and have slightly savory leaves. Uniform and medium-slow to bolt. A great lettuce commonly used for baby leaf production. An heirloom romaine lettuce that is great for home gardens.

A cold weather Romaine! Romaine, compact, extra-dark green heads, 8″ tall. Very tightly folded. Does well in cold weather.

Use red romaine lettuce for incredible edible purple borders in your flower beds. Leaves are12″ tall and the plant is about 10-12″ wide. This lettuce is often used in Caesar salads for its crunch and color.

Tolerant to both heat and tipburn. Jericho is a blonde romaine that can be grown for both baby leaf and full-size heads. Lettuce is attractive, bright light-green for baby leaf. Great baby leaf production that's tolerant of hot weather.

Erect dark green leaves are great for baby leaf production. Long leaves, 4-6 in. Across with broad dark green crisp leaves, bolt resistant, suitable for commercial growers. Vivian is a tightly bunched romaine, 12-16 in.

This tri-colored blend is popular for its color variation and vigorous growth. Three of our speicalty romaine lettuces.

Can be started early indoors or directly in the garden. Slightly curly leaves with creamy-white hearts. Parris Island Cos is a tall, compact, dark-green romaine lettuce. Grows best in cool weather, 55-60°F.

Careful variety selection is important for hot weather plantings. High resistance to downy mildew races 1–16, 19, 21, 23. Upright and vigorous early growth. Shade the flats on sunny, warm days if necessary to keep the soil surface cool, below 75°F...

MT0-30 indicates that no LMV was found in a sample of at least 30,000 seeds.A disease-free test result does not guarantee a seed lot to be disease-free, only that in the sample tested, the pathogen was not found.For full-size heads in mild temperatures...