Parris Island Cos Romaine Lettuce Seeds
Organic, Heirloom
Crunchy, sweet leaves, buttery-green heart, and vigorous growth are a few ways to describe 'Parris Island Cos' romaine. Developed by the USDA and Clemson University around 1950, this nutritional, 10"-12", upright lettuce will soon be a favorite in your garden and your kitchen, full grown or as a baby green. Ideal for lettuce wraps. Plants resist tipburn and are mosaic virus tolerant.
Conventional Heirloom #0220 - 2 grams
This packet sows up to 369 feet.
Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
Days to Maturity: 68 days
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Unknown; lettuce has been in cultivation for a long time.
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Plant Dimensions: 10"–12" tall, 8"–10" wide
Variety Information: Upright growth with medium green, slightly savoyed (crinkled) leaves, crisp ribs, and buttery-green heart. 'Parris Island Cos' is a romaine-type lettuce developed around 1950 by Clemson University, and named after Parris Island in South Carolina.
