Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Unknown; lettuce has been in cultivation for a long time.
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Bolt Resistant
About Vivian Romaine Lettuce Seeds
Lactuca sativa
Tightly formed, crisp, romaine-type lettuce.
Planting Lettuce
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 6"–8"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
Surface to 1/8"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 152 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 8" |
| Seed Depth | Surface to 1/8" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 6"–8" |
| Thinning | When 1/2" tall, thin to 1 every 6"–8" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, and in summer when soil temperatures are too warm (above 80°F) to germinate lettuce seed. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 to 6 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall and winter for cool season harvests. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest in the morning, by cutting off at ground level. If regrowth is desired, cut the leaves higher, at 2". For a continual supply, outer, individual leaves can be harvested at any stage of maturity, but leave at least half of the plant for regrowth. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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24 reviews
- Bette B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/3/26Haven't tried seeding this yet
I plan on direct sowing these seeds into my community garden plot as soon as it is open...the other seeds I have gotten from Botanical Interests have done well, so I have no doubt these will do well, too.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/4/26Hey Bette,
We love hearing that you've had such great success with our other Botanical Interests seeds! That confidence in the brand really means a lot to us. Your Vivian Romaine Lettuce Seeds are going to be perfect for direct sowing in your community garden plot - there's something so satisfying about watching lettuce grow from seed right where it's going to thrive! We're excited for you to experience the crisp, delicious flavor of homegrown romaine. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Lillian B.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars3/24/26Vivian Romaine
Rating as 2 stars because it didn't do well for me but being totally honest none of the Romaines I tried did well so perhaps it's my zone, not the seeds.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? ContainerBIBotanical Interests3/24/26Hey Lillian,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- RareRated 5 out of 5 stars11/20/255 Stars
AWESOME!!!
- Stephanie O.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/12/25Grew so well!
I sowed a few seeds and so far they’re doing great!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/12/25Hey Stephanie,
We absolutely love that you're already seeing such great success from just sowing a few seeds in your vertical planter.
Your "doing great" growing success will be so inspiring for other gardeners who want to discover just how reliable and rewarding Vivian Romaine Lettuce Seeds can be for creating those gorgeous, tall romaine heads that are perfect for Caesar salads, wraps, and any recipe where you want that signature romaine crunch and fresh garden flavor!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Ronald W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/5/255 Stars
This lettuce is the best I've ever had! Crisp green leaves from the bottom to the top. Last season was my second season ever gardening in my 70 years and after eating this I cannot eat any other, which reminds me, I need to stock up on seeds. Last season I dedicated one of my 4'x8' raised beds just for this lettuce. There is nothing better than picking fresh lettuce everyday for a salad or to put in sandwiches. I brought some to a family members cookout and what a mistake that was. I had over a dozen people wanting my lettuce all the time with each person describing it the same way I did