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Organic 'Coastal Star' Green Romaine Lettuce

Name: Organic 'Coastal Star' Green Romaine Lettuce
Brand: Biologiquement vôtre
SKU: BIOV-SEMENCES
Price: 4.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

Common name Coastal Star Green Romaine Lettuce

Latin name Lactuca sativa

Quantity per packet Approximately 50 coated seeds

This variety produces abundant harvests of crisp leaves highly valued in the kitchen. It maintains excellent quality throughout the growing season.

Product information

Product
identification

Common nameCoastal Star Green Romaine Lettuce

Latin nameLactuca sativa

FamilyAsteraceae

TypeVegetable

CycleAnnual

Quantity per packApproximately 50 coated seeds

Code produitBIOVO-0052

Product
description

Organic Green Romaine Lettuce 'Coastal Star' (Lactuca sativa) is a vigorous organic variety that produces beautiful compact, upright heads with very appetizing bright green foliage. Its thick, crisp, flavorful leaves add excellent ornamental value to the vegetable garden while providing a high-quality harvest for salads, sandwiches, wraps, and garnishes. Valued for its uniform growth, good heat tolerance, and reliability, it produces generous, consistent heads about 57 days after sowing.

Easy to grow, this romaine lettuce can be sown from April through August, directly in the garden or in containers, for successive harvests from spring to autumn. It prefers full sun to partial shade, especially during hot weather, as well as rich, cool, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic to neutral. Regular watering helps maintain consistent moisture, encouraging tender, crisp, high-quality leaves. Its compact habit is very well suited to raised beds, planters, and small urban spaces.

In the vegetable garden, Coastal Star Lettuce pairs easily with beets, spinach, and radishes, while also fitting into edible plantings with parsley or celery. Its upright heads maximize space and create beautiful structure in growing beds, family gardens, and productive balconies. Young leaves can also be harvested early to enrich homemade green mixes. Although it is usually harvested before bolting, its small yellow flowers may attract bees if a few plants are allowed to bloom.

Sowing
guide

Sowing periodApril to August

Best time

April to August

Sowing depth0.5 cm (1/4 in)

Germination temperature10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F)

Germination time7 to 14 days

Propagation

Propagated by seed, either direct sown in the garden or started in containers. Seeds remain viable for several years when stored in a cool, dry location.

Growing
method

Direct sow outdoors or in containers from April through August for continuous harvests throughout the season. Cover the seeds lightly and keep the soil evenly moist until germination. Grow in full sun during spring and provide partial shade during hot summer weather. Thin seedlings to allow well-formed heads to develop. Maintain rich, cool, well-drained soil with regular watering. Harvest baby leaves as needed or cut the entire head once fully mature.

Soil
and care

ExposureFull sun to partial shade

Soil

Rich, cool, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Fertile soil promotes the development of uniform, high-quality heads.

Soil pHSlightly acidic to neutral

Watering

Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Consistent irrigation encourages tender, crisp, flavorful leaves.

Fertilization

Incorporate compost before sowing to support vigorous growth. In poorer soils, a light application of organic fertilizer may improve leafy growth and overall productivity.

Care levelModerate

Make successive sowings from spring through autumn to maintain continuous production. Water regularly to keep the soil cool and reduce water stress. Weed lightly around the plants and harvest as soon as the heads reach their ideal size. Apply a light mulch during hot weather to conserve soil moisture.

Container
growing

Recommended pot size

20 to 25 cm (8 to 10 in)

Coastal Star Romaine Lettuce grows easily in pots, window boxes, and raised planters thanks to its compact habit and uniform growth. A container filled with rich, moisture-retentive growing mix produces crisp, high-quality heads. This variety is ideal for balconies and patios where dependable harvests are desired throughout the season.

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

Its crisp, well-formed heads provide exceptional salad quality while combining productivity, reliability, and ease of cultivation.

This variety produces abundant harvests of crisp leaves highly valued in the kitchen. It maintains excellent quality throughout the growing season.

Garden use

Coastal Star Romaine Lettuce is perfect for family vegetable gardens, raised beds, and urban gardens. Its compact, upright habit maximizes growing space while providing generous harvests. It pairs well with other leafy vegetables and helps diversify fresh harvests throughout the season.

Bloom period

Flowering is rarely desired since the plant is harvested before bolting. If allowed to flower, it produces small pale yellow blooms typical of lettuce.

Flower colorPale yellow

Foliage colorBright green

Harvest

57 days after sowing

Wildlife appealPollinators

Size
and facts

Height25 to 30 cm (10 to 12 in.)

Spread15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in.)

Growth rateFast

Minimum temperature-2°C (28°F)

Foliage typeDeciduous

Papillonstrue

Planting
partners

Good companions

Beetroot, spinach, radish

Avoid planting with

Parsley, celery

Recipe
and inspiration

The crisp leaves of Coastal Star Lettuce are perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, and garnishes. Their firm texture and mild flavor make them an excellent choice for summer meals. Young leaves can also be harvested early to enrich homemade salad mixes.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose Coastal Star Romaine Lettuce? +

This variety produces uniform, crisp, flavorful romaine heads. It is appreciated for its dependable performance and ease of cultivation.

When should I harvest Coastal Star Lettuce? +

Harvest usually begins about 57 days after sowing, once the heads are firm and fully developed.

Can this variety be grown in containers? +

Yes. This lettuce performs exceptionally well in pots and raised planters. Its compact growth produces generous harvests even in limited space.

Can Coastal Star be harvested as baby leaves? +

Yes. Young leaves can be harvested before full head formation, providing especially tender, flavorful greens.

How can I produce well-formed heads? +

Maintain rich, cool soil with regular watering and proper spacing between plants. These conditions encourage uniform growth and excellent harvest quality.

The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.