Lactuca sativa
Lactuca sativa
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The head of Parris Island lettuce can grow to 8"-9" tall. It is very crisp, tender and more nutritious than iceberg head lettuce. This cool weather vegetable withstands warm weather better than most other lettuce varieties!
Sku: 7402
Vendor: Ferry-Morse
Sun/Partial Shade
7-10 Days
68 Days
12"+
Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
Flavor: Sweet and mild.
Preparation Ideas: Ideal for Caesar salads or tossed with other greens.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 1
Growth Type: Romaine
Sow directly in the garden as early as the soil can be made fine and loose. Plant seeds every 2", covering firmly with soil. Thin plants to 8" apart when they are 2" tall.
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: Sow Parris Island Cos Lettuce seeds roughly 8" apart in rows.
Lettuce needs plenty of moisture. Also, fall crops may have to be started indoors since lettuce has a difficult time even germinating in hot weather. Transplant with care.
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