Romaine - Parris Island Cos

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.