Pelleted Seed Lettuce Romaine Truchas is a distinctive dark red mini romaine that combines strong visual appeal with practical garden performance. Compact heads average 6–8 inches in height with excellent fill and density, making Truchas a natural fit for fresh-market bunching, premium salad mixes, and colorful home garden harvests. The deep burgundy color persists even in northern growing regions, while high or intermediate resistance to listed lettuce diseases helps protect the crop. These non-GMO, heirloom pelleted seeds are available in four sizes: 60, 80, 100, or 200 seeds.

Germination Rate: 99%. Test Date: 9/25. JSS.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%

Pelleted seeds are coated to make individual seeds easier to see and handle during precision planting. Learn more about pelleted seeds.

Disease Resistance

• Downy Mildew: High resistance to EU races 16–26 and 28–37.
• Downy Mildew: High resistance to US races 5–9.
• Lettuce Mosaic Virus: Intermediate resistance.
• Tomato Bushy Stunt Virus: High resistance.

Why Choose Truchas Pelleted Romaine?

• Dark Burgundy Color: Deep red mini romaine heads add standout color to salad mixes, market bunches, and garden beds.
• Compact Mini Heads: Heads average 6–8 inches tall with excellent fill and density for a tidy, useful harvest.
• Color That Holds: The dark red coloration persists even in northern growing regions.
• Fresh-Market Quality: Truchas is well suited to premium salad mixes, fresh eating, and attractive bunching.
• Broad Disease Resistance: High resistance to listed Downy Mildew races and Tomato Bushy Stunt Virus, plus intermediate resistance to Lettuce Mosaic Virus, provides valuable growing support.
• Precision-Friendly Pellets: The coated seeds are easier to see and space during careful sowing.

Planting Tips for Success

• Choose the Right Season: Sow for spring or fall harvests, following local planting calendars for the best timing.
• Provide Sunlight: Grow in a sunny location with good airflow. In hot conditions, afternoon protection can help keep leaves tender.
• Prepare the Soil: Use fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter, and keep the seedbed free of weeds.
• Plant Carefully: Place pelleted seeds at the depth recommended on the packet, then cover lightly and avoid burying them too deeply.
• Space for Heads: Thin or transplant seedlings so compact mini heads have room to fill and airflow can reach the foliage.
• Keep Moisture Even: Water consistently so the soil stays evenly moist but not waterlogged, especially while seedlings are establishing.
• Feed as Needed: Start with fertile soil and apply a balanced vegetable fertilizer according to label directions when plants need additional nutrition.
• Harvest on Time: Cut heads when they reach the desired mini-romaine size and remain dense, crisp, and richly colored.

Why Choose David’s Garden Seeds®?

• Veteran-Owned: David’s Garden Seeds® has supplied premium seeds since 2009.
• GO TEXAN Certified: We support local agriculture and communities through our commitment to Texas-grown business.
• Integrity Pledge: We stand behind our commitment to safe, dependable seed and honest product information.
• Vegetable Seed License: Our vegetable seed offerings are provided in accordance with applicable seed-selling and labeling requirements.
• Great Customer Service: David answers customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.

Cooking Methods

• Fresh Salads: Slice the burgundy leaves into salads for crisp texture and dramatic color.
• Salad Mixes: Combine Truchas with green lettuces, herbs, and vegetables for a premium-looking mix.
• Romaine Wraps: Use sturdy leaves as fresh wraps for vegetables, grains, chicken, or other savory fillings.
• Grilled Romaine: Halve a head, brush lightly with oil, and grill briefly for smoky edges while keeping the center crisp.
• Chopped Bowls: Cut the leaves into bite-size pieces for grain bowls, chopped salads, tacos, and fresh summer plates.

Order Truchas Pelleted Romaine Seeds Today

Choose 60, 80, 100, or 200 seeds and grow dense, colorful mini romaine heads for fresh meals and premium salads.

Nutritional Information

Approximate nutrition for 2 cups of shredded raw romaine lettuce, based on harvested lettuce rather than planting seeds:

• Calories: Approximately 16
• Total Carbohydrate: Approximately 3 grams, about 1% Daily Value
• Dietary Fiber: Approximately 2 grams, about 7% Daily Value
• Protein: Approximately 1 gram, about 3% Daily Value
• Vitamin A: Approximately 370 micrograms RAE, about 41% Daily Value
• Vitamin K: Approximately 96 micrograms, about 80% Daily Value
• Folate: Approximately 76 micrograms, about 19% Daily Value
• Potassium: Approximately 230 milligrams, about 5% Daily Value

Nutrition varies with growing conditions, harvest size, variety, preparation, and serving size. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. These values apply to harvested romaine lettuce, not seeds.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Plant performance, head size, maturity, texture, color, disease resistance, and harvest timing can vary with weather, soil, cultural practices, and local growing conditions.
• Pelleted Seed Storage: Store unused pelleted seed in a cool, dry, dark place in a sealed container. Protect the coating from moisture and handle pellets gently.
• Planting Zones: Romaine lettuce is commonly grown as a cool-season crop. Check local planting calendars for the best sowing and harvest timing in your area.

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