Giant Caesar Lettuce Seeds

Giant Caesar Lettuce is a robust and flavorful romaine variety known for its large, upright heads and crisp, emerald-green leaves. This open-pollinated lettuce produces hearty plants that are slow to bolt and perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and garden harvests. Its excellent texture and reliable performance make Giant Caesar a favorite choice for home gardeners seeking big, tender romaine heads through the cool season.

Seed Packet Details

Packet Size: Standard home-garden seed packet (Approx. 500 seeds)

Packed with care and shipped from Kentucky.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
Variety: Giant Caesar Lettuce
Seed Type: Open-pollinated heirloom
Life Cycle: Annual

What to Expect

Giant Caesar forms tall, vigorous plants with large, crisp leaves and substantial heads that hold well through warm and cool conditions. The flavor is mild and classic romaine-style, and the texture stays tender yet firm, offering excellent slicing and salad quality in spring and fall gardens.

Growing Basics

Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Plant Height: 12–24 inches
Sow Method: Direct sow or transplant recommended
Sow Depth: 1/8 inch
Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches
Row Spacing: 12–18 inches
Days to Maturity: Approximately 70 days
Growing Conditions: Cool-season tolerant, quick-growing

Growing Guide: Lettuce

Overview

Lettuce is a foundational cool-season leafy green that thrives in mild weather and well-prepared soil. Giant Caesar stands out for its classic romaine form and substantial heads that are perfect for fresh salads and hearty greens platters.

Before Planting

Select a fertile, well-drained site with access to morning sun and some afternoon shade in warmer climates. Lettuce prefers cooler soil temps and benefits from organic matter worked into the soil.

Planting

Direct sow seeds outdoors once the soil can be worked in spring. Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep and space plants 8–12 inches apart, with rows 12–18 inches apart. For an earlier start, sow indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting outdoors when seedlings are established.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing season. Lettuce has shallow roots, so regular watering supports steady growth and prevents bitterness.

Fertilizing

Mix compost or balanced fertilizer into the soil before planting. A light side-dressing during growth can help maintain lush leaf development.

Days to Maturity

Giant Caesar lettuce typically reaches full size in about 70 days, depending on conditions and planting timing.

Harvesting

Harvest by cutting whole heads at the base once leaves form a solid heart. For leaf harvest, pick outer leaves as needed, leaving inner leaves to continue growing.

Growing Tips

Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvests. Mulch to help retain moisture and protect roots. Provide shade cloth in warmer climates to reduce bolting.