{"product_id":"pelleted-seed-lettuce-romaine-costal-star-4-sizes-available","title":"Pelleted Seed Lettuce Romaine Costal Star 4 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seed Sizes Available","description":"\u003cp id=\"collapsible-description-1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(12, 64, 8);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePelleted Seed Lettuce Romaine Costal Star\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a heat-tolerant, full-size romaine that produces large, heavy heads with dark green leaves and a naturally sweet flavor. Harvest the heads whole for market-style presentation or separate them into crisp romaine hearts for salads, wraps, and sandwiches. Costal Star is offered as organic seed with NOP-compliant pelleting and carries the MT0-30 resistance designation. It also offers intermediate resistance to corky root disease, making it a strong option for warm-season gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(37, 92, 10);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 98%. Test Date: 6\/26. JSS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(37, 92, 10);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details collapsible-xs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are pelleted seeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each seed is coated to make it easier to see, handle, and space during planting. These seeds use NOP-compliant pelleting. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33, 63, 95);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-pelleted-seeds\" title=\"Pelleted Seeds Blog\" style=\"color: rgb(33, 63, 95);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn more about pelleted seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Costal Star Pelleted Romaine Lettuce Seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Size Romaine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow large, heavy heads with dark green leaves for a generous harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Costal Star is a strong choice for warm-season growing and gardens with challenging summer conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy crisp leaves with a naturally good, sweet flavor in fresh meals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole Heads or Hearts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Market or serve the heads whole, or trim them into compact romaine hearts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start your garden with organic seed and NOP-compliant pelleting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Costal Star carries the MT0-30 designation and offers intermediate resistance to corky root disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePelleted for Easier Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coated seeds are easier to see and handle, helping with precise spacing.\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 Grow in full sun during cool weather. In hot climates, provide afternoon shade to help protect leaf quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost and organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow pelleted seeds about 1\/4 inch deep, or start indoors and transplant carefully once seedlings are established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants about 10–12 inches apart, with rows 12–18 inches apart, to allow full-size heads to develop and improve airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Uneven moisture can stress lettuce and affect flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with compost or a balanced fertilizer at planting, then fertilize moderately as plants develop. Avoid excessive nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut full heads at the base when they reach the size you prefer, or harvest outer leaves and allow the center to continue growing.\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 quality 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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\"\u003eSafe Seed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds® has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our team is here to help you grow with confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice crisp Costal Star leaves into salads with tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, or a creamy dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRomaine Hearts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the firm hearts for Caesar-style salads, sandwiches, and wraps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grill halved heads briefly for smoky edges while keeping the centers crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStuffed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use sturdy leaves as fresh wraps for grains, vegetables, or savory fillings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChopped:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the dark green leaves to bowls, tacos, and chilled salads for crunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(246, 19, 19);\"\u003eOrder Costal Star Romaine Pelleted Lettuce Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(246, 19, 19);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your seed quantity and grow full-size, sweet romaine heads for fresh meals and market-style harvests.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin K:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romaine lettuce contributes vitamin K to a balanced diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin A:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green romaine leaves provide carotenoids and vitamin A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romaine contributes folate along with its crisp texture and fresh flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutritional values vary by serving size and preparation. This information refers to harvested lettuce, not the seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant performance, head size, leaf texture, flavor, disease response, and days to maturity vary with soil, weather, sunlight, watering, and growing practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store unused seed packets sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planting dates depend on your USDA hardiness zone and local conditions. Lettuce is generally a cool-season crop, although Costal Star offers heat tolerance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resistance descriptions indicate the listed variety traits and do not guarantee immunity under every growing condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. 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