About the Platonic Romaine Lettuce Seed Pack
Platonic Romaine Lettuce | Lactuca sativa | Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada | Open Pollinated
Developed by Frank Mortan of Wild Garden Seeds, Platonic Romaine Lettuce is a big, vigorous romaine with football-shaped heads and impeccably wrapping boat-like leaves. As wide as it is tall, this variety features substantial leaves, making it perfect for summer rolls or salad boats. Platonic’s color, a deeper and brighter green than other romaines, adds zing to both visual appeal and taste For lettuce, leaf varieties are more cold tolerant.
Companion plants: Alliums, Radish, Marigold, Broccoli, Beans, Beet, Carrot, Nasturtium, Dill, Corn, Cucurbits, Cilantro, Strawberries.
Far from: Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, Celery, Parsley.
Planting tip: Sow seed directly outside as soon as the soil can be worked. One can also start plant indoors 3-4 weeks ahead of planting time. Most lettuce won’t germinate well above 25°C except a few heat-tolerant varieties.
Harvesting tip: Harvest at any stage but flavor is best in fall after a few cold nights.
Storage tip: Can be stored in sand in a root cellar at about 1-2°C.
Lettuce count: 300
Seed depth:1/4-1/2″ Direct, Plant spacing:6”, Row spacing:12-18″ L/B 18-24″ R/I, Sun Level:2, Watering Level:2, Germination:7-10 days/jrs, 12-21°C Optimally:16-18°C, Days to maturity:60-70 d/j, Cold tolerance:-7°C
Please note: Colours and designs are representative, with variations in device displays/settings and lighting they may vary slightly in person. If you have any questions, please call 613.232.1733 and we would be happy to assist you!
Platonic Romaine Lettuce Seed Pack
$5.10
