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Lettuce Romulus Seeds - Romaine Type, Glossy Green Leaves with Savoyed Texture, Ideal for Crisp Salads, Non-GMO, Easy to Grow
$4.99 CAD
Maturity

70 Days
Sunlight

Full Sun
Watering

Regular

Difficulty

Easy to grow
Life cycle

Annual
Grow Zones

3 - 9

Quick Reference

Zones

Plant Hardiness Zones describe the average minimum winter temperature for a region. They tell you where a plant can reliably survive outdoors. For example, Zone 5 can handle colder winters than Zone 9. Matching a plant to your zone increases the chance of long-term success.

Days

  • For food crops: Days to maturity is the expected number of days from planting to first harvest. This helps gardeners plan their growing season and time their harvests.
  • For non-food plants: Days to germination indicates how long it usually takes seeds to sprout under normal conditions. This is key for starting seeds successfully.

Types

  • F1 (Hybrid): A cross between two parent varieties. Hybrids are bred for vigor, uniformity, and specific traits such as disease resistance. Seeds saved from F1 plants don’t grow true to type. That means if you try to regrow them from seed, the plant won't necessarily be the same as last year's
  • OP (Open-Pollinated): Varieties that naturally pollinate and remain stable across generations. Seeds can be saved and replanted with consistent results.
  • HM (Heirloom): An open-pollinated variety that has been handed down for many generations. Heirlooms are valued for flavor, tradition, and genetic diversity.

Grows

  • Outdoors: Well-suited for garden beds, raised beds, or open soil, where natural conditions are stable.
  • Windowsill: Compact plants that thrive in containers indoors, often needing only modest light.
  • Anywhere: Highly adaptable plants that perform reliably in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Lifecycle

  • Annual: Grows, flowers, sets seed, and dies in one growing season. Many vegetables and flowers are annuals.
  • Perennial: Lives for multiple years, regrowing each season after going dormant. Often used in landscaping or long-term food crops.
  • Sp. Perennial (Self-Perennializing): A plant that reseeds itself or self-pollinates, giving the effect of perennial growth even if individual plants live shorter lives.

Size

Indicates the recommended container size or soil depth for best growth.

  • “X″ Pot”: The ideal pot diameter (e.g., 5″ Pot), ensuring enough root space.
  • DS (Deep Soil): Requires planting directly in the ground or in a deep raised bed, as shallow pots restrict growth.
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  • Distinctive Appearance: Produce vibrant, glossy green leaves that measure up to 12 inches tall with a blanched, contrasting interior and slightly savoyed texture that adds crunch to your dishes.
  • Growing Requirements: Thrives in average garden soil and full sun. Simply cover seeds lightly with soil in rows. Ideal growing conditions make it suitable for gardeners at all skill levels.
  • Continuous Harvest: Plant successively every 10 to 14 days to enjoy a steady supply of fresh lettuce throughout the summer. Harvest by thinning out when seedlings are about 2 inches high.
  • Culinary Favorite: Perfect backbone for any salad, this Romaine lettuce's crisp texture is excellent for Caesar salads, wraps, and gourmet garnishes. It stays crisp and flavorful, ideal for culinary experimentation.
  • Adaptable and Hardy: This variety is well-suited to a wide range of climates and is resistant to common lettuce pests and diseases, ensuring a robust yield.

Introduce the superb 'Lettuce Romulus' to your garden for a fresh and flavorful addition to your culinary repertoire. Known for its crisp, glossy green leaves with a deliciously contrasting blanched interior, Romulus is the epitome of salad excellence. Ideal for both experienced gardeners and beginners, this variety is non-GMO and focuses on simplicity and yield.

To plant, sow seeds outdoors as soon as the weather and soil conditions allow. Space your rows about 12 inches apart, covering the seeds lightly with soil. With minimal care, under standard garden soil and sunny conditions, these seeds will thrive. Thin plants to 8 inches apart once they are about 2 inches in height to promote healthier growth. For an ongoing, fresh supply, continue seeding every two weeks. Lettuce Romulus not only elevates your dishes but can also serve as an ornamental contrast in your flower garden. Its adaptability to various soil types and resistance to standard pests makes it an easy and rewarding grow. Dive into the art of gardening with Lettuce Romulus and transform every meal with fresh, home-grown ingredients. Get planting today and savor the freshness all season!
Size
How much seed do I need?

Seeds per gram: 800
Average germination rate: 85%

Package sizes

  • 500 seeds — 425 plants — covers about 285 sq. ft.
  • 12.5 grams — 10,000 seeds — 8,500 plants — covers about 5,700 sq. ft.
  • 125 grams — 100,000 seeds — 85,000 plants — covers about 57,000 sq. ft.

Plant growth and coverage

  • Upright, compact romaine habit with slightly savoyed, glossy leaves
  • Height: up to 30 cm (12 in)
  • Spread: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)
  • Spacing: thin to 20 cm (8 in) in-row; rows 30 cm (12 in) apart
  • Coverage: ~0.67 sq. ft. per plant at 8 in × 12 in spacing

Choosing a packet size

  • The 500-seed packet suits home gardeners and small gardens for multiple successions, raised beds, or a steady supply of salad greens.
  • The 12.5-gram packet is ideal for larger home plots, community gardens, or small market growers planning frequent sowings and dense salad beds.
  • The 125-gram packet fits market growers, CSAs, and landscapers establishing broad plantings or continuous harvest schedules across multiple beds.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Sow Lettuce Romulus seeds directly into the garden soil as soon as it is workable in early spring. Choose a sunny location and space rows about 12 inches apart. Cover seeds lightly with soil and water gently.

Germination occurs within 7-10 days. Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart once they reach 2 inches in height to ensure ample space for growth. Transplanting is not recommended as lettuce prefers to grow in place.

Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist. Harvest by cutting outer leaves as needed, or harvest the entire plant when it reaches maturity. For continuous supply, sow seeds every two weeks.
SHIPPING & RETURNS

In Canada, we use fast shipping from our Canadian warehouses. You can expect delivery in 1-3 days.

In the USA, We use our US warehouses, and you can expect your order in 1-3 days, too.

No postaged lettermail or slow shipping from across the world. No customs fees or orders withheld at the border. Tracking numbers for all orders.

We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible. Our return policy covers you for late, damaged or defective products.

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