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Parris Island Cos

Lettuce · Romaine

Heirloom

Lactuca sativa

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Asteraceae (Sunflower family) · Genus: Lactuca

About

Mildly sweet with juicy leaves and crunchy ribs, Parris Island Cos Romaine is celebrated for its high nutritional content and dark green leaves ideally suited for salads and sandwiches.

Characteristics

Color
Green
Growth Form
Head

About the Plant

Life Cycle
Annual
Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
Exposure
Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
7–21 days
at 35–85 °F
Days to Maturity
65–85 days
Plant Height
8–12 in
Mature Spread
8–10 in
Fruit Weight
12–16 oz

How to Plant

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Start Indoors
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
6-8 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
0.25 in
Seed Spacing
8–18 in
Row Spacing
8–18 in
Thin To
8–18 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
40–80 °F
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Soil Temp
35–85 °F
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Air Temp
28–75 °F

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Planting and Care Instructions

Lettuce is an ideal cool weather crop enjoyed through the spring and fall. (Plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvests throughout the growing season.) Select a sunny location, cultivate and fertilize the soil. Sow seeds 1/4" deep in moist, well-drained soil; and firm slightly after planting. Make sure to allow enough space between seeds for lettuce to grow (overcrowding can cause leaves to have a bitter taste.) Water lightly and regularly; and protect from pests.

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