Romaine lettuce 'Green towers'

Lactuca sativa var. longifolia

How to grow Romaine lettuce 'Green towers'

Green towers is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea).

Growing Green towers from seed

Sow directly into the garden as soon as the soil is workable.

Aim to sow 0.12 inches (0.3 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 7.8 inches (20.0 cm).

Transplanting Green towers

Green towers is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Green towers

Heads average ten to twelve inches tall and are dark green in color.

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in late spring.

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