Paris Island Cos, Romaine Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
On enormous upright plants, flavorful pale centres are surrounded by dense green outer leaves. Plant Parris Island Cos romaine lettuce seeds near together for a long harvest of small leaves for gourmet salads. Parris Island shapes massive heads up to 12" tall when given enough room and time to grow to full maturity, but even at this size, the leaves are tender and succulent, with a mild flavour.
Botanical Name : Paris Island Cos, Romaine Lettuce
Common name : Lactuca sativa
Size at maturity : 10”-12”
Days to maturity : 30 -55
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : spring
Sowing method : direct sow
Planting depth : 1/8" - 1/4"
Plant spacing : 8"-10"
Ships : Year-round
Average seeds per ounce : Approx. 20,000