Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce 'Jericho'

Lactucasativa

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lactuca (lak-TOO-kuh)
Species
sativa (sa-TEE-vuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Clifton, Colorado

Dalton, Georgia

Troy, New York

Cascade, Virginia

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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GAMBRILLS, MD | September 2012 | positive

Jericho grew well in Baltimore Md in a high tunnel. Planted in March. Added fish based fertilizer. Soil mixed with compost. 2-4 inches.

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Dalton, GA | September 2012 | positive

Jericho made a believer out of me in that it does indeed grow well during blistering heat. It has a very good taste also. Right now I am ...Read More

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Glen Ellyn, IL (Zone 5b) | May 2009 | neutral

Jericho stood the heat well enough, but it was slow to grow.

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Denver, CO | November 2005 | positive

I can attest to heat resistance. When weather turned toasty ,(aka Hot; 100s degrees) The young heads of my buttercruch went sour, but th...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2005 | neutral

A heat and drought resistant Israeli Romaine

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