Dragoon Pelleted Mini Romaine Lettuce produces compact, uniform green plants with thick, crisp leaves and exceptionally dense heads. Cut a fresh head, chop its crunchy leaves on your cutting board, and toss a bright Caesar-style salad. Dragoon holds well in the field and through harvest and transport, with bolting and tipburn tolerance supporting quality across suitable spring, summer, and fall conditions. Choose 60, 80, 100, or 200 seeds.

Offered as organic seed with NOP-compliant pelleting, as identified in this listing. The visible coating makes individual seeds easier to handle and space. Learn more about pelleted seeds.

Germination Rate: 99%. Test Date: 11/25. JSS.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%

Why Choose Dragoon Pelleted Romaine?

• Compact mini heads: Uniform, dense heads offer classic romaine texture in a small format.
• Thick, crisp leaves: Leaves hold quality through harvest and transport and stand up to dressings.
• Bolting and tipburn tolerance: Helps support marketable heads under suitable growing conditions.
• Precision planting: Organic seed with NOP-compliant pelleting makes careful spacing easier.
• Flexible growing: Suitable for garden beds, field production, and hydroponic systems.
• Disease resistance: Listed resistance to Downy Mildew EU races 16–27, 29, 32, and 34; US races 5–8; Lettuce Leaf Aphid; and Tomato Bushy Stunt Virus, with intermediate resistance to Lettuce Mosaic Virus.
• Production designation: Listed with the MT0-30 designation.

Planting Tips for Success

• Light: Provide full sun in cool weather and afternoon protection in hot climates.
• Soil: Use fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost.
• Sowing: Sow about 1/4 inch deep, following packet guidance, or start indoors and transplant gently. Keep pellets consistently moist during germination so the coating breaks down.
• Spacing: Space plants about 8–10 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart.
• Water: Maintain even moisture without waterlogging; avoid allowing germinating pellets to dry out.
• Fertilizer: Feed moderately with balanced fertilizer according to soil needs and label directions. Avoid excess nitrogen.
• Support and care: No staking or trellising is needed. Weed gently around shallow roots and monitor for pests.
• Season: Plan succession sowings for locally suitable spring, summer, and fall conditions. Tolerance does not make lettuce heat-proof.
• Harvest: Cut dense heads at the base when ready, before bolting, and refrigerate promptly.

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• Veteran-Owned: Supplying premium seeds since 2009.
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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 crisp leaves and hearts for dressing-friendly texture.
• Caesar-style salads: Pair with croutons, Parmesan, and a bright lemon dressing.
• Grilled: Halve heads, brush lightly with oil, and grill briefly for smoky edges.
• Lettuce wraps: Fill sturdy leaves with vegetables, grains, or cooked proteins.
• Bowls and tacos: Add chopped leaves just before serving for fresh crunch.

Order Dragoon Pelleted Romaine Seeds Today

Choose 60, 80, 100, or 200 seeds and grow compact, crisp mini-romaine heads for fresh meals.

Nutritional Information

• Vitamin K: Harvested romaine contributes vitamin K to a balanced diet.
• Vitamin A: Green leaves provide carotenoids and vitamin A.
• Folate: Romaine contributes folate along with fresh flavor and crisp texture.
• Serving note: This general information applies to harvested lettuce, not planting seeds. Nutrient amounts depend on serving size, preparation, and growing conditions; no Dragoon-specific analysis is provided.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Head size, texture, flavor, disease response, yield, and maturity vary with growing conditions.
• Seed Storage: Store sealed, cool, dry, and dark. Protect pellets from moisture and handle gently.
• Planting Zones: Lettuce is generally a cool-season crop. Plan dates using local temperatures and planting calendars.
• Resistance: Listed resistance and tolerance do not guarantee immunity.
• Cultivar notice: This listing identifies Dragoon as a utility patent-granted cultivar. Observe applicable seed-use restrictions.
• For Planting: Seeds and coating are not food. The recipe uses harvested lettuce.

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Dragoon Mini Romaine Caesar-Style Salad

Thick, crisp mini-romaine leaves pair with a quick lemon-yogurt dressing made without raw egg. Serves 4 as a side. Prep time: 20 minutes. No cooking required with ready-made croutons.

Ingredients

• 6 cups chopped harvested Dragoon mini romaine
• 1 cup ready-to-eat croutons
• 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan
• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt made with pasteurized milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1–2 teaspoons water, as needed
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper and salt to taste

Directions

1. Separate romaine leaves and discard damaged portions. Rinse thoroughly under cool running water, spin or pat dry, and chop into bite-size pieces.
2. Whisk yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Add water a little at a time until pourable, then taste before adding salt.
3. Toss lettuce with enough dressing to lightly coat.
4. Add croutons and Parmesan just before serving. Toss gently and serve immediately with remaining dressing alongside.

Options and Storage

Use vegetarian Worcestershire sauce if preferred; standard versions may contain fish. Add fully cooked, chilled chicken for a fuller meal. Keep washed lettuce and dressing refrigerated separately and add croutons at serving time. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and use prepared dressing within 3–4 days. Do not leave salad at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F.