Lettuce, Romaine Parris Island Cos (Organic Heirloom) Botanical Interests Seeds (LG)

Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa

Days to Maturity: 21 “ 68 days

Family: Asteraceae

Native: Unknown; lettuce has been in cultivation for a long time.

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual

Plant Dimensions: 10³“12³ tall, 8³“10³ 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.

4 grams (~2,660 seeds)

Botanical Interests 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 in as little as 21 days. Ideal for lettuce wraps. Plants resist tipburn and are mosaic virus tolerant.

• Organic Heirloom Large Packet #7611 - 4 grams (~2,660 seeds)
  This packet sows up to 738 feet.