{"product_id":"heirloom-red-romaine-lettuce-seeds-1000-cos-vegetable-seeds-for-planting","title":"Heirloom Red Romaine Lettuce Seeds - 1000 Cos Vegetable Seeds for Planting","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeirloom Red Romaine Lettuce, also known as Cos lettuce, is a classic cool-season vegetable prized for its tall, upright heads and crisp, sweet flavor. The elongated leaves feature a striking blend of green and deep red, adding visual appeal to garden beds and salads alike. This heirloom variety is a favorite among home gardeners for its reliable performance and tender, flavorful leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Romaine is versatile in the kitchen—enjoy it fresh in salads, as a wrap, or lightly grilled. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil. With its compact growth habit, it works well in raised beds, containers, or traditional garden rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom Cos lettuce with tall, upright heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen leaves with red tinges and crisp texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, mild flavor ideal for fresh eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool-season annual that matures in about 60-70 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact growth suitable for small spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lactuca sativa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, forming loose heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not grown for blooms; harvest leaves in spring or fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1\/4 inch deep at 60-70°F; germination in 7-14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Red Romaine lettuce seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, or in late summer for a fall crop. Plant seeds 1\/4 inch deep and keep the soil evenly moist until germination. Thin seedlings to 8-12 inches apart to allow heads to develop fully. For a continuous harvest, succession sow every 2-3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide consistent moisture and mulch to keep roots cool. Lettuce benefits from partial shade in warmer climates to prevent bolting. Harvest outer leaves or whole heads when they reach desired size. With proper care, you can enjoy fresh, homegrown Red Romaine throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e1000 Heirloom Red Romaine Lettuce seeds (Cos variety).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67862012854582,"sku":"FSG-253","price":11.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7582443080_cdsy.jpg?v=1793267912","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/heirloom-red-romaine-lettuce-seeds-1000-cos-vegetable-seeds-for-planting","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}