Cos Lettuce – Romaine Lettuce – 350 seeds – Thai – MGS1376

Description

Cos Lettuce (Romaine Lettuce) – Thai – MGS1376

Price: 180 Taka per packet (sale price)

Quantity: 350 seeds

Brand: AAA Seed

Country of origin: Thailand

Germination Rate (Approx.): 65%

Physical Purity (Min): 98%

Genetic Purity (Min): 98%

 

Cos Lettuce (Romaine Lettuce) – Full Growing Guide

🌡️ Germination Temperature

• Optimal: 15–22°C
• Minimum: 5°C
• Maximum: 28°C (above this reduces germination)
  👉 In Bangladesh: Best natural range Nov–Feb

Germination Time

• 3–7 days (ideal conditions)
• Up to 10 days in fluctuating temperature

📏 Plant Size & Sowing Depth

• Height: 10–18 inches
• Spread: 8–12 inches
• Seed depth: 0.25–0.5 cm (very shallow)

🌱 Plant Spacing

• 8–12 inches apart

📏 Row Spacing

• 12–18 inches

Support Requirement

• ❌ No trellis/support required
• Naturally upright plant

Seed to Harvest Time

• 50–70 days

🌼 Seed to Bloom Time

• 70–100 days (bolting stage)

Pot/Container Size

• Depth: Minimum 6–8 inches
• Width: 8–10 inches per plant
  👉 Ideal: 12-inch pot for 2 plants

🌱 Soil Type & pH

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, loose
• Ideal mix: Sandy loam with organic matter
• pH: 6.0 – 7.0

☀ Sunlight Requirement

• Daily sunlight: 4–6 hours
• Partial shade preferred in Bangladesh
• Germination: Does NOT require light (needs moisture + cool temp)

💧 Water Requirement

Plant Stage	Water Amount	Interval
Seedling	100–150 ml	Daily
Growing	250–400 ml	Every 1–2 days
Mature	400–600 ml	Every 2 days

👉 Keep soil moist, not soggy

Nutrient Requirement

Essential Nutrients:

• Nitrogen (N): 4–6% → Leaf growth
• Phosphorus (P): 2–3% → Root development
• Potassium (K): 3–5% → Overall health

Organic Sources:

• Vermicompost → Balanced NPK
• Mustard cake → High nitrogen
• Bone meal → Phosphorus
• Neem cake → Pest + nutrients

🌿 Organic Fertilizer Plan (Per Plant in 10–12 inch pot)

Base Mix (before planting):

• Vermicompost → 200g
• Cow dung compost → 200g
• Trichocompost → 100g

After 15 days (every 10–12 days):

• Mustard cake powder → 20g
• Neem cake → 15g
• Bone meal → 10g
• Epsom salt → 2g (once every 20 days)

Chemical Fertilizer (Optional)

• NPK (10-10-10):
  • Seedling: 1g per plant (after 10 days)
  • Growing: 2–3g every 15 days
• Urea (Nitrogen boost): 1g per plant (only once)

Perfect Potting Mix (Bangladesh Rooftop)

Composition (%):

• Loamy Soil → 30%
• Coconut Coir Dust → 20%
• Vermicompost → 15%
• Cow Dung Compost → 10%
• Trichocompost → 5%
• Brown River Sand → 10%
• Cinder/Jhama → 5%
• Neem Cake Powder → 2%
• Oyster Shell Powder → 2%
• Wood Charcoal → 1%

👉 Add small pinch turmeric (antifungal)

🌿 Companion Plants

• Carrot
• Radish
• Strawberry
• Onion
• Marigold

🍎 Fruit Taste

• Not applicable (leaf crop)

Leaf Taste

• Rating: 8.5/10
• Mild, crisp, slightly sweet

🐛 Common Pests

Pest	Chemical Control	Organic Control
Aphids	Imidacloprid	Neem oil spray
Leaf miners	Spinosad	Sticky traps
Caterpillars	Chlorantraniliprole	Hand picking

Diseases

Disease	Chemical	Organic
Downy mildew	Metalaxyl	Neem spray
Leaf spot	Mancozeb	Baking soda spray
Root rot	Carbendazim	Trichoderma

Harvest Readiness

• Leaves firm & elongated
• Head compact but not hard
• Before bolting (flower stalk)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Monthly Yield (Family of 4)

• Required: 4–6 kg/month
  👉 Grow ~20–25 plants staggered

📦 Yield per Sq Ft

• 0.4 – 0.7 kg per sq ft

🌱 Life Span

• 60–90 days

Nutritional Value (per 100g)

• Calories: 17 kcal
• Vitamin A: 148% DV
• Vitamin K: 102% DV
• Folate, Iron, Fiber

💚 Health Benefits

• Improves digestion
• Boosts immunity
• Good for eyes
• Supports heart health
• Hydrates body

🍽 Recipes

Bangladeshi:

1. Lettuce Chicken Salad
2. Lettuce Roll with Beef Bhuna

🌍 Others:

1. Caesar Salad
2. Lettuce Wraps (Thai style)

📅 Best Sowing Time (Bangladesh)

• November – February (ideal)
• March possible with shade

🌾 Seeds per Gram

• 700–1,000 seeds per gram

🌱 Propagation Method

• Direct seed sowing
• Nursery tray → transplant (best method)

Storage Method

• Refrigerate at 4°C
• Wrap in paper towel + plastic bag
• Shelf life: 7–10 days

⭐ Specialties

• Heat-sensitive leafy crop
• Fast-growing
• Ideal for container gardening

✨ Quotes

• “A garden without lettuce is like a meal without freshness.”
• “Romaine lettuce grows quietly, but nourishes loudly.”

Unknown Facts

• Romaine was used in ancient Egyptian rituals
• It contains natural lactucarium (mild calming effect)
• More heat tolerant than iceberg lettuce

🌍 Native Region

• Mediterranean region

📜 Origin Story

• Cultivated since ancient Egypt
• Popularized in Rome → hence name “Romaine”

🔬 Scientific Classification

• Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa var. longifolia
• Family: Asteraceae

🔗 References (Research Sources)

• FAO Crop Manuals
• Cornell University Vegetable Growing Guides
• University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources
• RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
• Seed companies (Takii, Johnny’s Seeds, Burpee)
• ICAR & Indian horticulture journals
• Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) publications

 

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