Grow the classic, crunchy lettuce that is the heart of every great Caesar salad with our Parris Island Cos Romaine seeds. This treasured heirloom is a garden workhorse, known for forming tall, upright, heavy heads with a crisp, crunchy heart. The flavor is sweet and robust, never bitter. A reliable and productive grower, Parris Island Cos shows good heat tolerance and is slow to bolt, making it a fantastic choice for a long harvest season of this versatile and delicious green.
⭐ What you'll love
- The quintessential lettuce for a classic, crunchy Caesar salad.
- Tall, upright heads with a crisp, refreshing texture and sweet flavor.
- A reliable and productive variety with good bolt resistance.
- A versatile green, perfect for salads, sandwiches, and lettuce wraps.
🌿 Seed details
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Plant Name: Parris Island Cos Romaine Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
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Seed Quantity: Approx. 500 seeds
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Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Lifecycle: Annual
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Height: 10-12 inches
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Days to Maturity: 65-75 days
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USDA Zone: Grown as an annual in all zones.
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Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
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Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in early spring as soon as soil can be worked. For a continuous harvest, sow new seeds every 2-3 weeks.
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Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
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Spacing: Sow seeds 1 inch apart and thin seedlings to 8-12 inches apart once established.
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Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
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Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist for the best flavor and to prevent bolting.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.