Romaine - Parris Island Cos
This is a very traditional romaine lettuce. It has large curly leaves with thick and crunchy stalks. Parris island Cos will grow to be about 10-12” tall. Mosaic virus tolerant.
Type: Heirloom
When to Plant:
- North Florida: September - October & February - March
- Central Florida: September - March
- South Florida: September - January
Planting instructions: Plant in a spot with full sun and well-draining soil. Give each plant 4-10” of space between each other. It’s best to sow carrots directly into the garden. Plant seeds about ⅛ - ¼ “ deep and water regularly.
Germination time: 5 - 10 Days
Days to Maturity: 68 days
Number of seeds per pack: Approx. 100 seeds
For more info on growing all sorts of lettuce in Florida check out this post that I wrote.