{"product_id":"freckles-lettuce-copy-1","title":"Outredgeous Romaine Lettuce","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutredgeous Romaine Lettuce \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Lettuce That’s Out of This World.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDeep red leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCrisp romaine texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAnd a trip to space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutredgeous is a spectacular red romaine lettuce with intensely colored burgundy leaves and a crisp, tender texture that’s as beautiful in the garden as it is in a salad.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBut this isn’t just another pretty lettuce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOutredgeous became famous as a lettuce \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egrown and eaten by astronauts aboard the International Space Station.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePlant it for baby greens. Grow it into full romaine heads. Harvest the outer leaves again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eOr grow it simply because eating \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003espace lettuce from your backyard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is pretty hard to beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Grow Outredgeous?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🚀 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA lettuce with space history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOutredgeous was selected for NASA plant-growth experiments and became part of the first crop of lettuce grown and eaten aboard the International Space Station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e❤️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpectacular red color.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeaves develop beautiful shades of burgundy, wine-red, and deep red, creating incredible contrast in both the garden and the salad bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🥬 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrisp romaine texture.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOutredgeous combines colorful foliage with the satisfying crunch and upright growth habit gardeners love about romaine lettuce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🌱 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcellent as baby greens.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest young for tender, brilliantly colored leaves or allow plants to mature for larger romaine-style harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e✂️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest again and again.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePick outer leaves while leaving the growing center intact for continued production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Lettuce That Went to Space\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGrowing fresh food in space presents an enormous challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePlants have to grow within limited space using carefully controlled light, water, nutrients, and environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNASA’s \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVeggie plant-growth system\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was developed to study how plants could be grown aboard the International Space Station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAnd one of the crops chosen was \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutredgeous red romaine lettuce.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn 2015, astronauts aboard the ISS harvested and ate some of the lettuce they had grown in orbit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThat made Outredgeous part of an important step toward understanding how astronauts might someday produce fresh food during long-duration missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Earth to orbit—and now back to your garden.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich, fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately ⅛ inch — barely cover the seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 8–12 inches apart for mature plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 5–10 days under favorable conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep consistently moist for crisp, tender leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e Baby greens in approximately 25–30 days; mature plants around 50–60 days depending on conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Cool-season annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFor the deepest coloration, give Outredgeous \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eplenty of bright light while keeping plants cool and evenly watered.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eLike most lettuce, it performs best during the cooler temperatures of spring and fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eFor a continuous harvest, sow another small batch \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eevery 2–3 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e rather than planting the entire packet at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest It Your Way\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🌱 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBaby Greens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant densely and harvest young for tender red leaves that add instant color to salad mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e✂️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOuter Leaves\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove the largest outside leaves while leaving the center growing for repeated harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🥬 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMature Romaine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow plants to develop into upright heads for larger, crisp leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e🥗 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMix the Colors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombine Outredgeous with bright green lettuce, arugula, spinach, and herbs for an incredible homegrown salad mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Are the Leaves So Red?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOutredgeous gets its dramatic coloration from plant pigments called \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eanthocyanins\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThese naturally occurring pigments create red, purple, and blue coloration in many plants—including blueberries, purple cabbage, blackberries, and red lettuce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eColor intensity can vary depending on genetics and growing conditions, particularly light and temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSo those beautiful burgundy leaves aren’t painted red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThat’s plant chemistry at work.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaesar-style salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandwiches \u0026amp; wraps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalad gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuccession planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren’s gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace enthusiasts 🚀\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🚀 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutredgeous has actually been grown in space.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Astronauts cultivated red romaine lettuce aboard the International Space Station as part of NASA’s plant-growing research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e👨🚀 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAstronauts ate the harvest.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e After part of the crop was preserved for scientific analysis, crew members were able to taste the space-grown lettuce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e❤️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIts red color comes from anthocyanins.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e These are naturally occurring pigments found throughout the plant kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🌱 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLettuce can be harvested at almost any size.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grow it as tiny baby greens, medium-sized leaves, or mature plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e✂️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou don’t have to harvest the whole plant.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Picking outer leaves while preserving the center can extend your harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e🥬 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLettuce is ideal for succession planting.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Sow small batches every few weeks and you can keep fresh greens coming instead of harvesting everything at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrow Something Out of This World.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eMost lettuce has never left Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutredgeous has.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt traveled into orbit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGrew aboard the International Space Station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eHelped researchers learn more about producing fresh food beyond our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAnd now you can grow the same remarkable variety a few steps from your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Outredgeous Romaine Lettuce—and grow a salad with a story that’s truly out of this world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 🚀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardin Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"High Mowing - '26 - 1\/32 ounce","offer_id":43522641330224,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2485\/1572\/files\/image_fc41d515-eb9c-42e6-a8ae-58ebb6fa6398.png?v=1787592862","url":"https:\/\/gard.in\/products\/freckles-lettuce-copy-1","provider":"Gardin Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}