{"product_id":"jericho-romaine-lettuce","title":"Jericho Romaine Lettuce","description":"\u003cp class=\"sc-subtitle\"\u003eOpen-Pollinated · 60–65 days from direct seeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-pill\"\u003ecool-season · timing varies by zone\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-grows-label\"\u003eGrows well in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-chip\"\u003eRaised Bed ✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-chip\"\u003eIn-Ground ✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-chip\"\u003eContainer\/Pot ✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-chip\"\u003eGrow Bag ✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJericho was bred in Israel for desert heat and it shows. While other lettuces are bolting and turning bitter in summer, Jericho keeps forming tall, dense heads with crisp, sweet leaves. It's the romaine you reach for when your growing season gets hot and you still want lettuce worth eating. It still prefers cool weather, but it handles heat better than almost any romaine you'll find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it tastes like:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp, clean, and mildly sweet with just enough bitterness to keep it interesting. The ribs have a satisfying crunch and the inner leaves stay tender even when the outer leaves are fully developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-icon-row\" style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-icon-row-label\"\u003eSun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-pips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-pip sun\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-pip sun\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-pip\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-icon-note\"\u003eFull sun in cool weather. Partial shade in the afternoon during hot spells keeps heads from bolting and leaves from turning bitter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-icon-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-icon-row-label\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-pips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-pip water\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-pip water\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-pip\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-icon-note\"\u003eKeep soil consistently moist. Romaine heads dry out faster than loose leaf types. Don't let it go dry, especially during head formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 12px; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; color: #1A1A1A;\"\u003eSowing Details\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sc-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e⅛ inch. Barely cover with soil. Lettuce germinates best when planted shallowly.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e10–12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e15–18 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eThinning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e10–12 inches. Eat the thinnings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e7–14 days. Germination becomes unreliable above 75°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e60–65 days from direct seeding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 12px; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; color: #1A1A1A;\"\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-header\"\u003e❄️ Cool Climates · Zones 3–6\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-body\"\u003eFor spring, direct sow as soon as the soil can be worked, even 2–3 weeks before your last frost when daytime temperatures are consistently in the 40s to 50s°F. Lettuce handles light frost without trouble.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor fall, direct sow or transplant 6–8 weeks before your first fall frost or once daytime temperatures begin dropping below about 75°F.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuccession sow every 3 weeks for a continuous harvest.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-header\"\u003e☀️ Warm Climates · Zones 7–11\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-body\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 7–8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect sow in early spring and again in late summer once temperatures begin cooling. Jericho can handle warmer conditions than most lettuces, but midsummer sowings are still challenging. Skip midsummer direct sowing since warm soil slows germination. Starting seeds indoors in a cool spot can help bridge the gap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 9–11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFall through winter is your best window. Direct sow once the heat breaks and keep succession sowing through winter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Friend Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eIt handles heat better than most lettuces you'll come across\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eJericho was specifically bred for hot, dry conditions. Where most lettuces tap out, Jericho keeps going. If you're in a warm zone or dealing with a hot spring, this is your variety. It still prefers cool weather, but it won't fall apart the moment temperatures climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eSuccession sow every 3 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eSame principle as any lettuce. One sowing gives you one harvest window. Sow every 3 weeks from early spring through late summer and you'll have romaine heads coming in waves instead of all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eThin properly or you won't get real heads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eRomaine needs room to form a proper upright head. Crowded plants produce floppy, loose leaves instead of the dense, structured heads Jericho is known for. Thin to 10–12 inches and don't skip it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eHarvest in the morning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eCut in the morning when leaves are cool and crisp, rinse in cold water, and get them inside fast. Heat wilts romaine quickly once cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eIt grows well in containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eA container at least 8 inches deep and 12 inches wide works for a single head. Keep it well watered since containers dry out faster than ground. Good option for a patio or balcony kitchen garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-companions\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-companion-label\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eCarrots\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eRadishes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eStrawberries\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eChives\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eGarlic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eNasturtium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; What to Do With It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen it's ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJericho heads are ready when they're tall, dense, and firm when squeezed, typically around 60–65 days. The inner leaves should be blanched almost white and the outer leaves a bright chartreuse green. Once the center stem starts to push upward, it's about to bolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the whole head at soil level with a sharp knife. Some gardeners leave the base and get a second flush of smaller leaves, though the main head is where Jericho really shines. You can also harvest outer leaves cut-and-come-again style before the head fully forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne head per plant. Dense, upright heads that commonly reach 8–12 inches tall under good growing conditions. A full packet at proper spacing gives you a solid run of heads if you succession sow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShort-term storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse, spin dry, wrap in a dry paper towel, and refrigerate in a bag. Keeps 7–10 days. Romaine holds up better than loose leaf types in the fridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLong-term storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eFreezing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Lettuce is mostly water. Freezing destroys the texture. Not worth it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eDehydrating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Not practical or useful.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003ePressure canning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Not safe or appropriate for lettuce.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eWater bath canning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Lettuce is not a canning crop.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003ePickling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Doesn't hold up. Not recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eRoot cellaring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Doesn't apply.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw is the point. The sturdy ribs and crisp leaves hold up to heavy dressings better than most other lettuce. Works well in lettuce wraps and grain bowls where you want something with a little structure and a little crunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed Storage \u0026amp; Saving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"sc-seed-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJericho Romaine Lettuce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-Pollinated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~500 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStoring unused seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep somewhere cool, dark, and dry. Viable up to 4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed saving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lettuce is self-pollinating, which makes it one of the easier crops to save seed from. Let a few plants bolt and flower. Once the seed heads dry and develop white tufts, cut the stalks, shake seeds into a bag, remove the chaff, and store somewhere cool and dark. If you're growing multiple lettuce varieties, a little extra distance between them helps keep things pure. Lettuce doesn't cross nearly as readily as most garden crops so you don't have to stress about it too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sow Chaotic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43810658091086,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/3630\/6254\/files\/7.png?v=1786456081","url":"https:\/\/sowchaotic.com\/products\/jericho-romaine-lettuce","provider":"Sow Chaotic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}