Green Towers Romaine Lettuce: Heat-Resistant, Crisp, and Sweet
Green Towers Romaine is a exceptional variety of lettuce prized for its outstanding eating quality and heat tolerance. This tall, dense romaine lettuce reaches an impressive height of 24 inches and matures in just 40 days, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking quick results. Bred specifically to thrive in hot weather conditions, Green Towers Romaine maintains its sweet flavor and crisp texture even during the most scorching summer days.
This versatile lettuce variety offers gardeners and culinary enthusiasts a reliable source of fresh, flavorful greens throughout the growing season. Its tall, upright growth habit not only makes for an attractive addition to any garden but also ensures easy harvesting and efficient use of garden space. The dense, green leaves of Green Towers Romaine provide a satisfying crunch and a mild, sweet flavor that elevates salads, sandwiches, and wraps.
Green Towers Romaine thrives when planted with 12-16 inches of spacing between plants, allowing each head to develop fully and reach its maximum potential of 18-24 inches in height. This variety’s rapid growth and heat resistance make it an ideal choice for succession planting, ensuring a continuous harvest of fresh lettuce throughout the season. For optimal results, start seeds in 3.5-inch pots before transplanting to the garden or container.
Growing Success Tips:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade for best growth and flavor development
- Maintain consistent soil moisture to prevent bitterness and bolting
- Harvest outer leaves regularly to promote continued growth
- Apply a balanced, organic fertilizer every 3-4 weeks during the growing season
Green Towers Romaine Lettuce is an excellent investment for both novice and experienced gardeners looking for a reliable, heat-tolerant lettuce variety that doesn’t compromise on flavor or texture. For an extended harvest, consider staggering plantings every 2-3 weeks throughout the growing season.
Product Features
- Mature height: 24 inches
- Days to maturity: 40
- Heat-tolerant variety
- Dense, upright growth habit
- Spacing: 12-16 inches between plants
- Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil type: Well-draining, fertile soil
- Water needs: Consistent moisture
Key Benefits
- Maintains sweetness and crispness in hot weather
- Quick-maturing for early and continuous harvests
- Excellent eating quality for salads and culinary use
- Space-efficient upright growth suitable for small gardens
