{"product_id":"renees-garden-baby-romaine-lettuce-ruby-gem","title":"Ruby Gem Baby Romaine Lettuce Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaby Romaine Lettuce Ruby Gem, a delightful cultivar derived from the Lactuca sativa species, introduces a compact and visually striking addition to salad greens. Originating from Mediterranean regions, this lettuce variety embodies a combination of vibrant colors and crisp textures, appealing to both culinary enthusiasts and gardeners. The Ruby Gem lettuce boasts small, compact heads with rich, deep red leaves and a slightly ruffled texture, delivering a charming aesthetic appeal. Its miniature size and intense coloration add ornamental value to gardens and make it well suited for container gardening or decorative edible landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lettuce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baby Romaine Lettuce Ruby Gem, a pleasant cultivar derived from the Lactuca sativa species, introduces a compact and visually striking addition to salad greens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\/Part Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall or Spring or Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct Sow or Start Indoors \u0026amp; Transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.1 - 6.5 or 6.6 - 7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded USDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare a fine seedbed for Ruby Gem Baby Romaine Lettuce and keep the shallow sowing zone evenly moist while seedlings emerge. Thin according to the intended harvest stage: closer spacing can suit young leaves, while mature heads need more room. In warming weather, evaluate soil moisture and plant condition frequently instead of following a universal schedule. Pick outer leaves or cut mature plants at the stage you prefer. Record sowing and harvest dates to refine timing for the next planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore sowing Ruby Gem Baby Romaine Lettuce, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lettuce-seeds\"\u003eLettuce Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Renee's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40338278482033,"sku":"SNV5886","price":3.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/SNV5886-Renee_sGardenBabyRomaineLettuceRubyGem-SeedPack.jpg?v=1747081100","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/renees-garden-baby-romaine-lettuce-ruby-gem","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}