{"product_id":"lettuce-romaine-winter-density-1000-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Lettuce Romaine Winter Density 1000 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(19, 83, 18);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLettuce Romaine Winter Density\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a venerable 19th-century French heirloom historically known as \u003cem\u003eCraquerelle du Midi\u003c\/em\u003e, delivering exceptional cold-season performance and remarkable productivity. This non-GMO variety produces densely packed heads with deeply colored dark green leaves that develop a notably robust, complex flavor as temperatures cool. The tightly folded leaf structure creates a naturally compact plant that maximizes garden space efficiency while providing substantial harvests. Winter Density earned its name through proven resilience — thriving when many other lettuce varieties have long since succumbed to frost or cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(10, 87, 17);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 89%. Test Date: 12\/25. TLM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Lettuce Romaine Winter Density?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e19th-Century French Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Known historically as \u003cem\u003eCraquerelle du Midi\u003c\/em\u003e — one of the oldest and most respected cold-hardy romaine varieties in cultivation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Cold Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives well into autumn and early winter when most lettuce varieties have bolted or succumbed to frost — a true season extender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense, Compact Heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tightly folded dark green leaves form a substantial, upright head — more like a mini cos lettuce than a standard open romaine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplex Cold-Weather Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flavor deepens and sweetens with cooler temperatures — the cold actually improves this variety rather than degrading it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Efficient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact plant habit makes Winter Density one of the best romaine varieties for dense planting, raised beds, and containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom \u0026amp; Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passed down through generations for at least 75 years — save seeds year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants whose DNA has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade — 4–6 hours per day. In warm climates, afternoon shade extends the harvest window before bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Amend with compost for best leaf production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow ⅛ inch deep in early spring or, ideally, late summer\/early fall for a winter harvest. Can start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting. Succession sow every 2–3 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin or transplant to 8–10 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart. Compact habit allows closer spacing than most romaine varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist — lettuce is shallow-rooted and dries out quickly. Water gently to avoid disturbing seedlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a nitrogen-rich fertilizer or compost tea every 2–3 weeks to support rapid, lush leaf growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extend the season further with a low tunnel or row cover — Winter Density handles light frosts well, and a cover can push harvest into early winter in many zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready in approximately 54–60 days. Harvest full heads by cutting at the base, or take outer leaves for cut-and-come-again production. Harvest in the morning for crispest leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David’s Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David’s Garden Seeds has taken the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Seed Integrity Pledge\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safeseedpledge.org\/\" style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David’s Garden Seeds® holds a valid Vegetable Seed License, ensuring our seeds meet state and federal quality standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions. Usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaesar Salad:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ideal romaine for Caesar — the dense, upright leaves hold dressing beautifully and provide a satisfying crunch in every bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled Romaine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halve heads lengthwise and grill cut-side down for 2–3 minutes for a warm, slightly charred salad with smoky depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLettuce Wraps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sturdy outer leaves make excellent natural wraps for Asian-style fillings, grilled proteins, or grain-based salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWedge Salad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quarter the compact heads for a dense, impressive wedge salad with blue cheese or ranch dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBraised:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halve and braise in chicken broth with herbs for a classic French preparation that transforms this lettuce into an elegant cooked side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add shredded leaves to hot soups in the last minute of cooking for a mild, silky green that adds body and nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(238, 23, 58);\"\u003eOrder Winter Density Romaine Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOrder yours today and grow your own fresh Winter Density romaine in your fall and winter gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApplies to harvested romaine lettuce (not planting seeds). 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Nutritional values are estimates for harvested leaves from mature romaine lettuce plants.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold tolerance is exceptional but not unlimited — hard freezes below 28°F will damage unprotected plants. Use row covers to extend the season further. Results may vary by growing conditions and climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Properly stored lettuce seeds remain viable for 2–3 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown as a cool-season annual in all USDA zones. Especially well-suited for fall and winter production in Zones 5–11. 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