Mountain Valley Seed Company Romaine Lettuce Seeds
Best reliable choice for home gardeners seeking high yield crisp greens.
A heat-resistant romaine that bridges the gap between crisp texture and buttery flavor. This heirloom variety offers large, easy-to-harvest leaves that maintain their quality even in warmer conditions.
$2.99
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True Leaf Market
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking restaurant-quality greens for fresh summer salads
- Gardeners with limited space wanting to maximize their harvest volume
- Beginner growers looking for dependable results and easy-to-start crops
Who should skip it
- Southern gardeners facing intense heat without adequate shade solutions
- Urban gardeners working with very small containers or tight square-footages
- Organic growers unwilling to manage frequent pest control interventions
Performance breakdown
Heat Tolerance
Stays crisp and bolt-resistant even when summer temperatures climb.
Flavor Profile
Delivers a unique, buttery sweetness rarely found in standard romaine varieties.
Harvest Ease
Large, sturdy leaves detach cleanly without tearing or bruising the plant.
Growth Reliability
Open-pollinated heirloom genetics ensure consistent, predictable results for home gardeners.
Maturity Speed
Seventy-day cycle offers a steady, dependable harvest window for fresh greens.
Culinary Versatility
Perfect texture for Caesar salads, wraps, or fresh, crunchy garden sandwiches.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Lactuca sativa
Days to Maturity
70 days
Plant Type
Vegetable
Lifecycle
Annual
Seed Traits
Heirloom, Non-GMO
Edible
Yes
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