Lettuce Romaine Seeds (Long)

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🌱 How to Grow Lettuce Romaine (Long) from Seeds

Common Names:

  • Hindi: लेट्यूस रोमेन

  • Tamil: ரோமைன் லெட்டூஸ்

  • Telugu: రోమేన్ లెట్యూస్

  • Malayalam: റോമൈൻ ലെറ്റ്യൂസ്

  • Kannada: ರೊಮೇನ್ ಲೆಟ್ಯೂಸ್

  • English: Romaine Lettuce

  • Botanical name: Lactuca sativa var. longifolia


1. Choose the Right Season

  • Cool-season leafy vegetable

  • Best time to sow:

    • October to February

    • Can also grow in partial shade in early summer in cooler zones

  • Ideal temperature: 10°C to 22°C


2. Prepare the Soil

  • Soil Type: Light, well-drained, and fertile

  • pH Level: Neutral to slightly acidic (6.0–7.0)

  • Mix in compost or vermicompost before sowing

  • Ensure soil stays moist but not soggy


3. Sow the Seeds

  • Depth: Sow seeds ¼ inch (0.6 cm) deep

  • Spacing:

    • Garden: Leave 6–8 inches between plants

    • Containers: Use 8–10 inch deep pots, sow 3–4 seeds, then thin to strongest seedling

  • Lightly cover with soil and mist water after sowing


4. Watering

  • Keep soil consistently moist, not waterlogged

  • Water lightly every 1–2 days, especially in dry weather

  • Avoid wetting the leaves too much to prevent rot


5. Germination

  • Seeds germinate in 7–10 days

  • Thin seedlings once they have 2–3 true leaves

  • Ideal spacing: 6–8 inches between plants for full head growth


6. Sunlight & Temperature

  • Needs 4–6 hours of sunlight daily

  • Protect from harsh sun in warmer climates

  • Best growth in cool, mild weather


7. Fertilization

  • Top-dress with compost or leafy vegetable fertilizer every 2–3 weeks

  • Avoid heavy nitrogen — it may cause bitterness

  • Seaweed or banana peel tea helps during leaf formation


8. Pest Control

  • Common pests: Aphids, snails, slugs, powdery mildew

  • Use neem oil + soap spray every 10–15 days

  • Hand-pick snails/slugs and keep soil clean

  • Maintain airflow and avoid overhead watering


9. Harvesting

  • Ready in 30–60 days, depending on variety and climate

  • For baby leaves: Start harvesting at 3–4 weeks

  • For full heads: Harvest when heads are firm and upright

  • Cut just above the base — may regrow smaller leaves


10. Regrow Tip

  • After harvesting, leave the root and base in the soil

  • Water gently — small leaves may regrow

  • You can also regrow from the base of store-bought lettuce


🥗 Health Benefits of Romaine Lettuce

  • Low in calories, high in fiber and water

  • Rich in Vitamin A, K, and folate

  • Helps with digestion, hydration, and detoxification

  • Good for heart health and weight loss diets

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