Lettuce Romaine Parris Island Heirloom

Romaine lettuce, also called cos lettuce, is the classic choice for Caesar salads. This heat tolerant lettuce features 8-10″ upright green leaves with firm, crisp mid-ribs. Slower to bolt (send up a seed stalk) than other lettuces.

Planting & Harvesting

Seed Depth: barely cover

Plant Space: 12″ (30cm)

Row Space: 15″ (38cm)

Sprouts In: 7-14 days

Lettuce prefers cool weather. Select a location with full sun, or part shade in hot areas. Sow in early spring, or fall/winter in mild climates. Keep soil evenly moist for best growth.Thin regularly. Lettuce does not like to be crowded.

Harvest leaves as needed. Plant every two to three weeks for continuous harvest.

Additional Information

Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa

Matures In: 65 days

Attributes: a slow-bolting variety