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Post by Shawn on Dec 26, 2017 10:57:34 GMT -5
For those that are avid lettuce growers, are you growing the AG pods or Custom? If Custom, what vendor has good Romaine?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2017 11:08:45 GMT -5
For those that are avid lettuce growers, are you growing the AG pods or Custom? If Custom, what vendor has good Romaine?
www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/lettuce/romaine-lettuce-cos/dragoon-organic-pelleted-lettuce-seed-3884GP.html
These are pelleted and take longer to germinate, but you can crush the pellet and take out the seed and plant it for faster results.
You get more seeds if you can locate a vendor who sells non pelleted ones, though.A lot of vendors carry the Dragoon.
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Post by Shawn on Dec 26, 2017 11:11:50 GMT -5
Perfect, thank you! Off to buy some!
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Post by Shawn on Dec 27, 2017 7:15:47 GMT -5
They have been shipped. Hopefully the USPS won't delay them. I am eager to grow some lettuce.
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Post by serri588 on Dec 27, 2017 15:01:20 GMT -5
I have some Burpee romaine in one of my machines now (Giant Ceasar I think), but I just planted it so I'm not sure how well it will end up doing.
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Post by woolspinner on Dec 28, 2017 16:38:57 GMT -5
I got my lettuce seeds, along with a bucket of other seeds, off of eBay. He’s a marine veteran. www.ebay.com/usr/mozybeau-farms?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754This is my romaine after 19 days. It’s on the right, kale is on the left. The kale is also from this eBay seller.  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Post by terapin on Dec 28, 2017 16:41:36 GMT -5
Interesting. What does pelleted mean?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2017 17:16:41 GMT -5
Fine looking project!!!!
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Post by Shawn on Dec 28, 2017 17:59:00 GMT -5
Interesting. What does pelleted mean? Pelleted Seeds are usually used for more Accurate Sowing, Reduced Thinning. ... Pelleting is a process in which small or irregularly shaped seeds are coated with a coating to make them round and uniform. I have found these harder to grow myself but I have used them. |
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Post by Shawn on Dec 28, 2017 17:59:13 GMT -5
Great looking garden!
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Post by Shawn on Dec 30, 2017 7:41:23 GMT -5
Received my seeds but they were pelleted. I emailed the company and told me to keep these and would send me out the correct ones. So if anyone would like some pelleted seeds PM me.
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Post by MaryL on Jan 2, 2018 17:14:21 GMT -5
When I last bought the Dragoon from Johnny’s Seeds they weren’t pelleted, But that was a long time ago. I’m disappointed they have pelleted them. I’m out and due to purchase more.
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Post by Shawn on Jan 2, 2018 17:50:58 GMT -5
Mary I have some non-pelleted coming. I can send you some.
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Post by Shawn on Jul 13, 2018 5:48:24 GMT -5
Can someone tell me what each tastes like and which is better? Or should I grow half and half?
Jericho AND Dragoon
I plan on planting lettuce later today (have everything all set and ready to go) and want to know the above.
Thank you
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2018 7:05:58 GMT -5
I can't tell a real distinct difference because I don;t grow and eat those all that much. But if I really were adventurous and daring, i would plant half and half! 
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Post by Shawn on Jul 13, 2018 7:15:21 GMT -5
I can't tell a real distinct difference because I don;t grow and eat those all that much. But if I really were adventurous and daring, i would plant half and half! 
I think I am going to do that. Do you plant in all pods or leave one open?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2018 9:14:09 GMT -5
it is my personal preference: I leave the one open right over the fill hole for ease of filling, and also leave that lid open in the heat to cool off the tank.
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Post by MaryL on Jul 13, 2018 14:34:09 GMT -5
I plant in all pods because I lift the corner of the whole deck to water. That said, leaving the watering hole open to keep the tank cooler is a great idea.
I just ordered Jericho yesterday to experiment in my little Earthbox Jr outside. See if it can indeed handle the heat. I’ll be very interested in your taste comparison.
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Post by Shawn on Dec 14, 2018 6:51:24 GMT -5
For you Lettuce Growers...
I know I have asked about vendors but now I would like to ask the following:
I am looking for other "Romaine" lettuce besides the Jericho and Dragoon to try. I love both of these but am looking for one or two more to grow so I can have a Romaine Mix.
Looking forward to hearing what you have.
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Post by Rialle on Dec 14, 2018 10:40:24 GMT -5
I can send you some Little Gem Romaine seeds from Rebel Gardens if you want. I haven’t tried it yet but everything else that I’ve grown from them has done well (Kale, Arugula, etc). And I have plenty of Romaine seeds.
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