Bring crisp, homegrown greens to your cool-season table with Lettuce Romaine Winter Density. This non-GMO heirloom, open-pollinated variety forms compact, densely packed heads with dark-green outer leaves and tender inner hearts. Its space-saving habit suits raised beds and containers, while its cool-weather performance makes it a useful choice for spring and fall plantings. Harvest a head for a crunchy salad or pick outer leaves carefully while leaving the center growing. Each packet contains 1,000 seeds.

Germination Rate: 89%. Test Date: 12/25. TLM.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%

Why Choose Winter Density Romaine Lettuce?

• Compact, Dense Heads: Upright, tightly folded leaves provide a substantial harvest without the spread of larger romaine types.
• Dark-Green Leaves and Tender Hearts: Enjoy contrasting textures in fresh salads and sandwiches.
• Cool-Season Performance: A useful lettuce for spring and fall gardens, with protection extending harvests where conditions permit.
• Flexible Harvesting: Cut mature heads or pick outer leaves carefully for smaller harvests.
• Small-Space Appeal: The compact habit fits raised beds and appropriately sized containers.
• Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds: Grow an open-pollinated variety valued by home gardeners.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Provide full sun to partial shade. Afternoon shade can help as temperatures rise.
• Soil: Use loose, fertile, well-drained soil with a pH around 6.0 to 7.0. Amend with compost before sowing.
• Planting: Sow about 1/8 inch deep in early spring or late summer to early fall when temperatures suit lettuce. Alternatively, start indoors about 3 to 4 weeks before transplanting.
• Spacing: Thin or transplant to 8 to 10 inches apart, with approximately 12 inches between rows.
• Watering: Keep the shallow root zone evenly moist without waterlogging. Water gently around seedlings.
• Fertilizing: Incorporate compost and use a vegetable fertilizer according to its label if additional feeding is needed.
• Support: No staking or trellis is needed. Containers should have good drainage and room for the root system.
• Succession Sowing: Sow small batches every 2 to 3 weeks during suitable weather for a steadier supply.
• Cold Protection: Row covers or low tunnels can help protect against cold. Cold tolerance does not make plants immune to freezing damage.
• Pest Monitoring: Watch for aphids, slugs, and leaf-chewing insects. Inspect leaf undersides and protect seedlings as needed.
• Harvesting: Full heads are generally ready in about 54 to 60 days, depending on conditions. Cut at the base or pick outer leaves while preserving the center.

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• Vegetable Seed License: David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.

Cooking Methods

• Fresh Salads: Chop clean, dry leaves and hearts for Caesar-style or simple vinaigrette salads.
• Grilling: Halve compact heads lengthwise and briefly grill the cut sides for a lightly charred side dish.
• Lettuce Wraps: Use sturdy leaves to hold cooked fillings, vegetables, or grain salads.
• Wedge Salads: Quarter heads and dress just before serving to retain their crunch.
• Braising and Soups: Briefly braise halved heads or add shredded leaves near the end of cooking for a softer texture.

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Plant Winter Density and enjoy compact heads of fresh romaine from your cool-season garden.

Nutritional Information

The existing approximate reference below applies to harvested romaine lettuce, not planting seeds or a variety-specific analysis. Serving: 2 cups (94 g) shredded romaine.

• Calories: 16
• Total Fat: 0.3 g (0% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 9 mg (0% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 2.8 g (1% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g (7% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 1.2 g
• Protein: 1.5 g
• Vitamin A: 205 mcg (23% Daily Value)
• Vitamin K: 96 mcg (80% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 13 mg (14% Daily Value)
• Folate: 128 mcg (32% Daily Value)

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. These existing reference estimates vary with growing conditions and serving size and do not describe the prepared recipe below.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Head size, color, harvest timing, and cold tolerance vary with conditions. Provide protection when freezing weather threatens.
• Seed Storage: Keep unused seeds cool and dry, away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Planting Zones: Lettuce is grown as a cool-season annual. Match planting dates to local weather and frost conditions; warmer regions generally favor cooler-month production.

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Winter Density Lemon-Parmesan Romaine Salad

Pair crisp harvested Winter Density leaves and hearts with toasted croutons, shaved Parmesan, and a light lemon-Dijon dressing. Use lettuce grown from these seeds, not the planting seeds themselves.

Serves: 4 as a side. Preparation: 15 minutes. Cooking: 8 to 10 minutes.

Ingredients

• 6 cups harvested Winter Density romaine, chopped and loosely packed
• 2 cups bread cubes, about 3/4 inch across
• 1 tablespoon olive oil for the croutons
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil for the dressing
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Toss bread cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the garlic powder. Spread on a baking sheet and bake 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway, until golden. Watch closely near the end. Set aside to cool.
2. Wash your hands and clean the cutting board. Remove damaged lettuce leaves, rinse the remaining leaves under running water without soap, and spin or pat thoroughly dry.
3. Cut the romaine leaves and hearts into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl.
4. Whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil with the lemon juice, mustard, optional honey, salt, and pepper until combined.
5. Toss the lettuce gently with half the dressing, adding more to taste. Add cooled croutons and Parmesan shavings just before serving.

Recipe Tips and Storage

• Keep It Crisp: Dry the leaves thoroughly and add dressing only when ready to serve.
• Optional Protein: Add cooked chickpeas or cooked chicken for a more substantial meal.
• Allergen Options: Bread commonly contains wheat and Parmesan contains milk. Use suitable gluten-free bread or omit cheese as needed, checking ingredient labels.
• Make Ahead: Refrigerate lettuce and dressing separately at 40°F or below. Use the covered refrigerated dressing within 3 days. Keep completely cooled croutons dry and separate.
• Serving Safety: Refrigerate prepared ingredients promptly. Discard salad left out longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour when temperatures exceed 90°F.