{"product_id":"romaine-lettuce-seeds","title":"Romaine Lettuce Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom","description":"\u003cp\u003eRomaine lettuce (\u003cem\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e) grows tall, upright heads of crisp green leaves with sturdy ribs and a clean, sweet flavor. These romaine lettuce seeds produce the classic cos type that forms the backbone of a proper Caesar salad. It is a dependable, cold-hardy lettuce that delivers real crunch straight from the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for gardeners who want a crisp, heat-tolerant lettuce with good structure, and for cooks who love romaine for salads, wraps, and grilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 2-4 weeks before your last spring frost, or start indoors 4 weeks earlier. Sow 1\/4 inch deep and thin to 10-12 inches apart. Romaine likes full sun to part shade and cool weather, growing well in USDA zones 4-9. It tolerates heat better than many lettuces; keep soil evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeads mature in about 65-75 days. Cut whole heads at the base once tall and firm, or pick outer leaves for a cut-and-come-again harvest. The upright growth keeps leaves clean and off the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe crisp leaves and sturdy ribs make romaine the go-to for Caesar salads, and the whole heads are excellent halved and grilled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"1.5G","offer_id":45319464419535,"sku":"ORIGLR_04_16","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3G","offer_id":45319464452303,"sku":"ORIGLR_04_17","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Lettuce-Romaine-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266957614.png?v=1783463430","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/romaine-lettuce-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}