Parris Island Cos Romaine Lettuce

Approximately 500 open-pollinated, non-gmo, and pesticide free heirloom Parris Island Cos Romaine Lettuce seeds (Lactuca sativa) per packet. One of the highest nutritional content of all lettuces. Crisp and flavorful. Grow to be 10 in long with folded heads and dark, sturdy leaves. Resistant to bolting and mildew. Gets its name from Parris Island in South Carolina. Grows in zones 3-12. Direct sow first seeds 0.25 in deep every 18 in when soil reaches at least 35F. Germination takes 7-14 days. Thin to 8-12 in apart once seedlings start growing. Can continually sow new crops every 2-3 weeks in cooler climates. Seeds are dormant at soil temperatures above 75F. Lettuce likes even moisture and full sun. Matures in 60 days. Plant with herbs, onion, or radish.