Description
Lettuce Jericho Romaine #5020
(60 days) Lactuca sativa Has become the classic summer romaine for warm regions. Bred in Israel’s hot dry climate to stand high temperatures. An imposing romaine, under fertile conditions it can grow dense hefty 2′ tall heads of light green sword – shaped upright leaves. Yet it remains crisp, juicy and unusually sweet, slow to bolt. Remains attractive even in bad years and tolerates Bottom Rot.
Certified organic 200+ seeds/pkt
Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Plant seeds 1″ apart and 1/4″ deep. Seeds will germinate in 7-14 days. Thin to 6-8″ apart for Looseleaf, 10″ apart for Romaine, and 10-12″ apart for Crisphead. Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Lettuce is best grown in cooler weather and prefers full sun or partial shade. Choose cool, well drained soil.
Cochrane Family Farm is a Certified organic family farm that follows permaculture practices to continually improve the soil. We do not use any chemical sprays or other chemical inputs and only grow hand tended heirloom varieties of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. We do not grow any vegetable or herb hybrids. Because of these practices our seeds are well adapted and vigorous.
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Lettuce Jericho Romaine #5020
