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Romaine Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
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Romaine Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) | $4.99 | 4-inch pot🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Cool-season annual vegetable • USDA Growing Zones: Annual in all zones • Height: 8-12 inches •
Spread: 8-12 inches🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Grown for leaves, not flowers • Colors: Green foliage • Flower Type: Upright crisp heads • Bloom Period: Harvest before summer heat☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to part shade (afternoon shade extends the season) • Water: Moderate — consistent, even moisture • Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining • Spacing: 8-12 inches apart🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Birds: Minimal • Native Bees: Minimal (harvested before flowering) • Butterflies: Minimal • Beneficial Insects: Minimal🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Plant out early — thrives in cool weather • Summer: Harvest outer leaves; provide shade as heat builds; bolts when hot • Fall: Plant a second crop for fall harvest • Winter: Not hardy; a cool-season crop🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: Radishes Spinach Carrots Chives ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Crisp, sturdy ribs — the classic Caesar lettuce • Fast, easy, high-value crop • Harvest outer leaves for weeks of picking • Best in spring and fall • Grows well in containers
