Lactuca sativa
Lactuca sativa
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A romaine lettuce variety that is very crisp, tender, and more nutritious than iceberg head lettuce.
This cool-weather vegetable withstands warm weather better than most other lettuce types.
These lettuce heads are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, providing a healthy and nutritious addition to salads and sandwiches. Its sturdy nature and hardiness make it perfect for year-round harvesting.
Sku: 0816
Common Name: Lettuce
Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
Full Sun|Partial Shade
7-10 Days
68 Days
12"+
6 - 12"
Moist (2 in / week)
Color: Green
Fill Weight (grams): 1.2 g
Approximate Seed Count: 500 - 520
Flavor: Sweet and mild taste.
Preparation Ideas: Ideal for Caesar salads or tossed with other greens.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growth Type: Romaine
Tolerance: Heat
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sow directly in the garden as early as the soil can be made fine and loose. Plant seeds every 2 inches, covering firmly with soil. Thin to 1 plant every 12 inches when seedlings are 2 inches tall. Harvest the entire head at maturity.
Planting Depth: 0.25"
Seed Spacing: Sow Parris Island Cos Organic Lettuce seeds roughly 8" apart in rows.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
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. Learn more about growing your own greens on our blog.
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