Romaine Lettuce Seeds (300 Seeds) Easy To Grow, High Germination, Leafy Vegetable Seeds for Balcony, Terrace Garden

Romaine Lettuce Seeds – Grow Crisp, Fresh Lettuce at Home

Romaine Lettuce, also known as Cos Lettuce, features large, elongated leaves with a thick central rib that is crisp, slightly tough, and mildly bitter compared to other lettuce varieties. The light green leaves grow upright and form a loose head, making them perfect for fresh salads and sandwiches. Known for their freshness and crunch, these leaves are a favorite among home gardeners.

Romaine lettuce is nutritious and low in calories, sugar, and fat, making it a healthy addition to your kitchen garden. Its easy-to-grow nature and minimal care needs make it an ideal choice for balcony or terrace gardening.

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🌱 Why Choose Lettuce Romaine?

• Easy to grow at home

• Great for salads, wraps, and sandwiches

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants

• Perfect for container gardening

About this item

• Number of Romaine Lettuce Seeds: 300 Seeds

• Where to Grow: Balcony or Terrace Garden

• Sowing Season: All year round
  (Best time: February–April and September–November)

• Mode of Sowing: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in containers or pots

• Germination Time: 6–10 days

• Germination Temperature: 15–25°C

• Harvesting: Ready to harvest in 50–55 days from sowing

• Plant Vigor: Strong plant with light green leaves and an off-white center
  

What size grow bag is best for Lettuce?

• 24 x 9 (W*H)
• 12 x 12 (W*H)
• 15 x 15 (W*H)

🥬 Lettuce Romaine Growing Season In India

Lettuce is a cool-weather leafy vegetable that does not thrive in hot climates. The best time to grow Lettuce Romaine in India is during the spring (February–April) and fall (September–November) seasons.

🌱 How To Grow Leafy Lettuce (Romaine) In Containers

You can sow lettuce seeds by both direct and transplant methods, but transplanting is highly recommended for better growth and healthy plants. Use a seedling tray or a small pot (up to 12 cm deep) and later transplant into a final container or grow bag (30–60 cm wide and 22–36 cm deep) with good drainage.

• 🧊 Ideal Germination Temperature: 15–25°C

• ⏱️ Germination Time: 6–10 days

🪴 Best Soil Mix For Romaine Lettuce

• Normal garden soil – 50%

• Cow manure – 40%

• Sand – 10%

🌿 Sowing Method For Romaine Lettuce Seeds

1. Fill a seedling tray or pot with the soil mix.

2. Sow the seeds 0.5 to 1 cm deep.

3. Water lightly and keep the soil moist.

4. Seeds will germinate in 6–10 days.

🔄 Transplanting Romaine Lettuce Plants

After 15–20 days, or when the plant reaches a height of 12–15 cm, transplant the healthiest seedlings into a larger pot without disturbing their roots. Ensure they get 5–6 hours of partial sunlight daily and water whenever the topsoil feels dry.

🌿 Fertilizing Romaine Lettuce

Feed with any organic fertilizer (like cow dung compost or vermicompost) every 30 days for healthy growth.

💡 Romaine Lettuce Plant Care Tips

• Soil: Cool, moist, and well-drained soil with pH 6.0–7.0

• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist (not soggy)

• Sunlight: Requires 5–6 hours of partial sunlight

• Temperature: Grows best between 7–27°C

• Pests/Diseases: Watch out for cabbage worms, aphids, flea beetles, and diseases like downy mildew, black root rot.

  • 🛡️ Tip: Spray neem oil regularly for pest control.

🧺 Harvesting Romaine Lettuce

• Ready to harvest 50–55 days after sowing

• Cut leaves when they reach 8–12 cm in length

• Lettuce will regrow — harvest 3–4 times per plant

📌 Romaine Lettuce Special Features

• Common names: Lettuce, Cos Lettuce

• Scientific name: Lactuca sativa

• Plant height: 15–30 cm

• Level of growing: Easy

FAQ

How big of a pot do we need for lettuce?

To grow lettuce, we need 30-60 cm wide and 22-36 cm deep pots or grow bags with well-draining holes.

Is lettuce hard to grow?

No, most people think that growing lettuce is difficult but if you grow in the best fertile soil with proper care, then it is very easy to grow.

Does lettuce need full sun?

Lettuce is a cool lover plant and needs 5-6 hours of partial sunlight.

Why is my lettuce not growing?

Insufficient soil moisture and over-wet soil can both result in poor growth and wilting.

Why is my lettuce plant dying?

The lettuce plant dies; if it gets too much water or less water.

What month do you grow lettuce?

Lettuce prefers a cool climate to grow, sown the lettuce seeds from February to March and September to November.

What kind of soil does lettuce like?

Lettuce likes cool, well-drained, and nutrients rich soil.

How many times can you re-grow lettuce?

At least 3-4 times, the lettuce will re-grow.

Why is my lettuce getting tall?

Sometimes during hot weather lettuces grow tall then they begin to flower and produce seeds.

Why is my lettuce getting wilting?

Overwatering is the main reason behind wilting; so avoid overwatering and keep the soil moist.

Why are my lettuce seeds not germinating?

Lettuce seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, overwatering, or underwatering.