A premium romaine lettuce variety known for producing small to medium-sized, upright, and attractive heads with dark green outer leaves and a lighter-colored inner heart. It is an excellent choice for home gardens, raised beds, and containers, especially for growers looking for high-quality romaine lettuce with a convenient size.
Little Caesar features crisp leaves with excellent texture and a mild, balanced flavor, making it perfect for preparing classic Caesar salads, fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Its practical head size makes it ideal for home harvesting and fresh use.
This variety grows uniformly and produces firm, well-shaped heads with an attractive appearance. It can be harvested as full heads or by picking the outer leaves gradually for a longer harvest period.
When sowing, lettuce seeds require light to support germination. It is recommended to sow the seeds on the soil surface or cover them with a very thin layer of soil or vermiculite, while providing good light and maintaining consistent soil moisture. Seeds usually germinate within 7–14 days under suitable conditions.
This variety reaches harvest maturity in approximately 50–70 days from sowing. It can be grown by transplanting or direct seeding. In the Gulf region, it is recommended to start seeds indoors in September, then transplant seedlings during October and November. Planting can continue through December and January for an excellent harvest during winter and early spring.
Little Caesar Romaine Lettuce is an excellent choice for romaine lettuce lovers, combining a practical size, crisp texture, and outstanding flavor, making it suitable for both home gardeners and commercial growers.
1/4tspoon in packet
