{"product_id":"lettuce-romaine-ballon","title":"Lettuce Romaine Ballon","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"182\"\u003eMr. Fothergill’s Lettuce Romaine Ballon – Crisp, Upright Romaine Lettuce\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eGrow \u003cstrong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"222\"\u003etall, upright romaine lettuce\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"263\"\u003eMr. Fothergill’s Romaine Ballon\u003c\/strong\u003e, a reliable variety prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"344\"\u003ecrisp, dense leaves and excellent flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e. Perfect for salads, wraps, and sandwiches, Ballon produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"431\"\u003ecompact, uniform heads\u003c\/strong\u003e that are slow to bolt, making it ideal for summer and autumn harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"526\"\u003e🥬 Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"613\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eUpright, Dense Heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces tall, uniform romaine lettuce with crisp leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eCrisp \u0026amp; Flavourful:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, crunchy texture perfect for fresh eating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"764\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"764\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eSlow to Bolt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains quality and flavour even in warmer weather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"838\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eVersatile Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for salads, wraps, sandwiches, and garnishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eReliable Cropping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces consistent heads throughout the season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"931\"\u003e🌱 Sow \u0026amp; Grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"992\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"992\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eSow Outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e March–July directly into prepared soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eGrowing Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 cm between plants for compact head development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e From \u003cstrong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003espring through autumn\u003c\/strong\u003e; pick outer leaves or harvest whole heads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003ePerfect for gardeners who want crisp, reliable romaine lettuce — Romaine Ballon delivers consistent, high-quality crops all season.\u003c\/strong\u003e 🥬\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr. Fothergills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53398905225556,"sku":"47411","price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/5587\/4082\/files\/6175_13065.jpg?v=1768478542","url":"https:\/\/www.keanscm.ie\/products\/lettuce-romaine-ballon","provider":"KeansClaremorris","version":"1.0","type":"link"}