Giant Caesar
Best reliable seeds for abundant garden yields.
This loose-leaf romaine lettuce variety boasts large, bright green leaves with a delightful sweet and buttery flavor, reminiscent of butterhead types. Its broad leaves are exceptionally easy to harvest without tearing or bruising, making it perfect for fresh culinary uses. This variety demonstrates excellent heat resistance, maintaining its vibrant color and delicious taste even in warmer conditions. It's an outstanding choice for home gardeners and fresh markets alike, offering reliability and flavor.
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Price vs Category Average
-71%
Below average
Type
Open Pollinated / Heirloom
/ Open Pollinated / Heirloom
Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking high-volume leafy greens
- Cooks and salad lovers desiring classic romaine qualities
- Gardeners of all skill levels wanting consistent success
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with small plots or container growers
- Growers in warm climates or those planting in summer
- Gardeners seeking low-maintenance, pest-resistant vegetable options
Performance breakdown
Heat Tolerance
Maintains crisp texture and vibrant color even during summer heat spikes.
Harvest Efficiency
Broad, sturdy leaves allow for quick, damage-free picking in the garden.
Flavor Profile
Unique buttery sweetness sets it apart from standard, bitter romaine varieties.
Growth Reliability
Open-pollinated genetics provide consistent, dependable results for every planting cycle.
Garden Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to both small home plots and larger commercial rows.
Seed Integrity
Untreated seeds ensure a natural, chemical-free start for organic growing practices.
Key Specs
Type
Open Pollinated / Heirloom
Class
Romaine
Relative Days
70 - 80
Life Cycle
Annual
Spacing
6-15” distance in row and 12-24” between rows
Planting Depth
1/8-inch
Seed Count
500
Edible
True
Know before you buy
While it is classified as a romaine, Giant Caesar offers a unique, buttery flavor profile more commonly associated with butterhead varieties. Its leaves are also broader and more tender, making them easier to harvest without bruising.
Giant Caesar is specifically bred for heat resistance. It maintains its color and sweet flavor better than many other romaine varieties when temperatures rise, though it still performs best with consistent moisture.
These are untreated, open-pollinated heirloom seeds. They have not been coated with fungicides or chemical treatments.
For optimal growth, space your plants 6 to 15 inches apart within the row, with 12 to 24 inches between rows. This spacing ensures adequate airflow and room for the large leaves to develop fully.
Plant the seeds at a shallow depth of 1/8-inch. Because lettuce seeds require light to germinate, covering them too deeply can prevent them from sprouting.
You can expect to harvest your Giant Caesar lettuce in approximately 70 to 80 days after planting. As a loose-leaf variety, you can also harvest individual outer leaves earlier if you prefer a 'cut-and-come-again' approach.
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