{"product_id":"tricolor-romaine-blend-lettuce-heirloom-seeds","title":"Tricolor Romaine Blend, Heirloom Lettuce Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTricolor Romaine Blend Heirloom Lettuce Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring three kinds of romaine to your salad bowl with one sowing. Tricolor Romaine Blend combines green Vivian, richly colored red Silvia, and red-speckled Freckles for a garden full of contrasting leaves and crisp ribs. Pick tender young leaves for mixed salads or give plants more room to develop their upright romaine form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Tricolor Romaine Blend?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree complementary varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivian, Silvia, and Freckles combine green, red, and speckled foliage in one packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorful fresh salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contrasting leaves make a beautiful bowl without needing three separate seed packets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRomaine crunch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright leaves and crisp central ribs add texture to fresh meals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow for young leaves, selective outer-leaf picking, or larger romaine plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool-season growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e A useful choice for spring and fall raised beds and roomy containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Save seed from selected plants, remembering that a home-saved mix will not necessarily retain the original variety proportions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eToss freshly picked leaves with a light dressing so the colors and crisp texture shine. Combine younger leaves in a mixed salad, add larger leaves to sandwiches, or use romaine ribs for a crunchy chopped salad. Leaf color and size vary by variety, season, and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow in early spring when soil is workable, or in late summer for a fall crop. Sow shallowly, approximately ⅛–¼ inch deep, and keep the seedbed evenly moist. Alternatively, start indoors about 4 weeks before planting out and harden seedlings off gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose full sun in cool weather or light afternoon shade as conditions warm. Thin for your intended harvest: closer spacing suits young-leaf cutting, while approximately 8–12 inches between plants allows larger romaine plants to develop. Keep weeds down and water consistently for steady growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor square foot gardening, use \u003cstrong\u003e4 plants per sq ft (young-leaf harvest; thin for larger heads)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sow small batches approximately every 2 weeks during suitable cool weather rather than planting the whole packet at once. Hot weather can reduce germination, encourage bolting, and affect flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 40–50 days from sowing under suitable conditions; larger heads may take longer, and the three varieties do not mature in lockstep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freckles, Silvia, and Vivian romaine lettuces; proportions and individual plant appearance may vary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, red to burgundy, and red-speckled green leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright romaine plants with crisp central leaf ribs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool-season annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated heirloom blend, non-GMO.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 g \/ approximately 500+ seeds; counts vary naturally by lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest young leaves once they reach a useful size, or pick a few outer leaves while leaving the growing center intact. For a whole-plant harvest, cut at the base when the romaine reaches your preferred size, before bolting. Regrowth depends on plant condition and weather and is not unlimited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for your garden.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"0.7g~500+ Seeds","offer_id":41712265724038,"sku":"87-1122-27","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7658524449_9qa4.jpg?v=1770127652","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/tricolor-romaine-blend-lettuce-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}