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Crisp Mint Romaine — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Crisp Mint Romaine
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

55-65days to harvest

5-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easy to Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow or transplant. Start indoors 4-5 weeks before last frost. Plant in spring and fall.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with good fertility
Soil pH: 6.2-6.8
Spacing: 8-10 inches
Height: 6-12 inches
Season: Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Medium to dark green with lighter green hearts
Size: Compact 8-10 inch heads
Shape: Upright, dense heads with tightly folded leaves
Flavour: Exceptionally crisp and sweet with refreshing, clean taste

In the kitchen

Premium Caesar salads, chopped salads, wraps, grilled romaine

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, thrips, leafminers, cabbage loopers
Diseases: Tipburn, lettuce drop, bacterial leaf spot
Resistance: Excellent bolt resistance, good downy mildew tolerance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	August – September
2	—	—	May – July	July – September
3	—	—	May – June	July – October
4	—	—	April – June	June – October
5	—	—	April – May	June – November
6	—	—	April – May	June – November
7	—	—	March – May	May – November
8	—	—	March – April	May – December
9	—	—	February – March	April – December
10	—	—	January – March	March – December
11	—	—	January – February	February – December
12	—	—	January – February	February – December
13	—	—	January – February	February – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

ChivesRepels aphids and improves lettuce flavor while attracting beneficial insects

CarrotsDeep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, provides ground coverage

RadishesFast-growing, helps break up soil and can be harvested before lettuce needs space

MarigoldsNatural pest deterrent, repels nematodes and aphids that damage lettuce

GarlicStrong scent deters slugs, snails, and aphids that commonly attack lettuce

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and root depth, good succession planting companion

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, draws pests away from lettuce

DillAttracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and parasitic wasps that control lettuce pests

Avoid

BroccoliLarge leaves create too much shade and compete for nutrients with lettuce

SunflowersAllelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce germination and growth

FennelStrong allelopathic effects inhibit growth of lettuce and most other vegetables

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 17
Protein (g): 1.23
Fat (g): 0.3
Carbohydrate (g): 3.29
Fibre (g): 2.1
Sugars (g): 1.19
Vitamin A (µg): 436
Vitamin C (mg): 4
Vitamin E (mg): 0.13
Vitamin K (µg): 102
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.074
Folate (µg): 136
Calcium (mg): 33
Iron (mg): 0.97
Magnesium (mg): 14
Phosphorus (mg): 30
Potassium (mg): 247
Zinc (mg): 0.23
Selenium (µg): 0.4

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the lettuce growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Crisp Mint Romaine?

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