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Romaine Parris Island COS Lettuce Seeds for Planting – Heirloom Greens

Romaine Parris Island COS Lettuce Seeds for Planting – Heirloom Greens

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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds directly in the garden or starter trays when soil can be worked.

Plant shallowly (surface to ⅛″ deep) and keep soil evenly moist.

Thin to 8–12″ between plants.

How to Grow

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade.

Water consistently to maintain even moisture.

Apply mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds.

Tips

Provide afternoon shade in hot climates.

Sow in cool weather for best growth.

Water regularly to prevent bolting.

Thin seedlings early for proper head development.

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Upright

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright / rosette

bloom-season

Bloom Season

No standard bloom season

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Mild

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

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Romaine Parris Island COS Lettuce Seeds for Planting – Heirloom Greens
seed-type

Seed Type

Heirloom

plant-type

Plant Type

Leafy Vegetable

Parris Island COS is a classic romaine lettuce developed in the 1950s and named after Parris Island in South Carolina. It’s known for heat tolerance, crisp texture, and high nutritional value, making it a favorite for salads and fresh eating. This heirloom variety is vigorous and suitable for home gardening.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Cool Season

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Leafy

plant-height

Plant Height

10–12 inches

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun / Partial Shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–10

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

8–12 inches

planting-depth

Planting Depth

Surface to ⅛ inch

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Well-drained

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000181784