1500 Seeds JERICHO Lettuce seeds; certified organic, non-GMO; slow bolting; Famous Israeli Romaine; tolerate summer heat while retain sweetness

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1.1-gram or 1500 Seeds JERICHO Lettuce seeds; certified organic, non-GMO; slow bolting; Famous Israeli Romaine; tolerate summer heat while retain sweetness. Baby green in about 25-30 days; full maturity in 55-60 days. Bred for desert heat, Jericho thrives in our hot summers. The tall (24 in.), heavy, light-green heads retain their sweetness even when other lettuces have gone bitter. Good tipburn resistance, A favorite among market growers. Jumbo Packet 4.4-gram has 6000 seeds Jericho romaine lettuce also grows quite well in cool weather, so the first crop can be direct sown when the soil temperature reaches at least 35 degrees F, or as soon as the soil can be worked. If the soil temperature rises above 75 degrees F, the Jericho romaine lettuce seeds become dormant. Direct sow the seed in rich soil and full sun, spreading them as thinly as possible in rows 1-2′ apart; when the seedlings begin to grow, thin them to a distance of 10-12″. Succession crops can be grown for fresh lettuce all season in areas with cool summers or warm winters; this is accomplished by planting a new crop every 2 weeks. Transplant: instead of direct sowing, use seedling starter tray (96-cell to 200-cell density) with fine starter mix, put in about 3 seeds per cell. Transplant about 3-4 weeks after sowing. Space seedlings 6-8″ apart; rows 12-15″ apart. Growing: Since lettuce has very shallow roots, it needs adequate moisture in order to stay tender and sweet; keep the soil evenly moist. Applying mulch helps conserve moisture and control weeds. Harvesting: Lettuce retains its crisp sweetness best when harvested in the morning. For microgreens, cut the entire plant above the surface of the soil as soon as it reaches a height of 2-3″. Most types of lettuce will produce a second or even third crop after being cut, if the weather stays temperate. Leaves of lettuce can be gathered all season until the main stem of the plant starts to grow, at which time the leaves will grow bitter. To harvest the entire plant when mature, cut it just above the surface of the soil; lettuce tastes best when fresh, but keeps in the refrigerator for about a week. Seed Saving: As the days of summer begin to lengthen, the lettuce will bolt, or send up a stalk. To avoid selecting negative traits, gather seed from the plants that are slow to bolt. After the stalk flowers and produces pods, the pods will turn light brown and split open; in order to prevent seed loss, shake the head of the stalk into a bag every day. Alternatively, some seed savers remove the entire plant when most of the pods are ready for harvest, and hang it upside down to dry in a protected location. Shake the romaine lettuce seeds from the pods or crush the pods in your hands. The seed will have white “feathers” on them that can be removed by rubbing the seed on a fine mesh screen. Store Jericho romaine lettuce seeds in a cool, dry place for 2-3 years.