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Romaine lettuce 'Jericho'

Lactuca sativa var. longifolia

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Jericho is part of the Lettuce genus and is a Romaine lettuce variety. Its scientific name is Lactuca sativa var. longifolia 'Jericho'. This variety is an Vegetable that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Jericho is known for growing to a height of approximately 7.8 inches (that's 20.0 cm in metric).

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How to grow Romaine lettuce 'Jericho'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Jericho is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Jericho are Zone 4 and Zone 9. Jericho requires a soil ph of 5.8 - 6.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Jericho from seed

Look to ensure a distance 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Jericho about 53 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Jericho

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Jericho is a tender plant.

Harvesting Jericho

Romaine lettuce 'Jericho' information

How long does Jericho take to grow?

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