Experience the exceptional quality of West Coast Seeds - Parris Island Cos Lettuce. This heirloom romaine lettuce, dating back to 1952, is known for its flavourful pale centres surrounded by thick green outer leaves on enormous upright plants. Parris Island Cos lettuce seeds produce large heads up to 30cm (12") tall, offering tender and succulent leaves with a mild flavor, even at full size. Named after Parris Island off the coast of South Carolina, this variety is tipburn and mosaic tolerant and a winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Ideal for gourmet salads, it can be planted close together for baby greens or given space to grow to full size.
Key Features:
- Heirloom Variety: Dating back to 1952, with a rich history.
- Large Heads: Forms huge heads up to 30cm (12") tall.
- Tender & Flavorful: Pale centers surrounded by thick green leaves.
- Tipburn & Mosaic Tolerant: Resilient to common lettuce diseases.
- Award-Winning: RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Growing Information:
- Season & Zone: Cool season, full sun to partial shade.
- Timing: Best grown in cool weather in spring and fall. Can be grown in summer and all winter in milder regions. Sow short rows every 2-3 weeks after the last frost date for a continuous harvest. Use cloches, cold frames, or greenhouses to extend the harvest into winter. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 10-22°C (50-72°F). Seeds sprout in 7-15 days.
Planting Instructions:
- Starting: Direct sow or start indoors and transplant. Sow seeds 5mm (¼”) deep or on the soil surface where it can be kept evenly moist. Space heading lettuce 30cm (12") apart, and looseleaf varieties 20-25cm (8-10") apart. Space rows 45-90cm (18-36") apart. For babyleaf lettuce, plant densely for easier harvesting.
Growing Tips:
- Ideal pH: 6.0-6.5. Ensure soil has ample drainage and lots of organic matter. Add compost and lime at least 3 weeks before planting. Use one cup of balanced organic fertilizer per 3m (10') of row for adequate nutrition. Harden off seedlings by reducing water and putting them outdoors 2-3 days before transplanting to prevent transplant shock and premature bolting. Regular watering is essential to prevent bitterness.
Harvesting Tips:
- Leaves or Heads: Pick individual leaves or harvest full heads. Mature summer lettuce stays in prime condition for a short time, so harvest promptly and keep planting. In fall and winter, plants stay in good condition longer.
Companion Planting:
- Good Companions: Beets, Brassicas, carrots, celery, chervil, cucumbers, dill, garlic, onions, radish, spinach, squash, and strawberries.
Diseases & Pests:
- Prevention: Crop rotation is essential. Tipburn, caused by calcium deficiency, can be managed by ensuring proper nutrient balance and consistent moisture. Slugs can be problematic in early and late plantings; clean up hiding places and water in the morning to control them.
Enhance your garden with the robust and flavorful West Coast Seeds - Parris Island Cos Lettuce. Enjoy its tender leaves and impressive size, perfect for gourmet salads and continuous harvesting throughout the growing season.
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Experience the exceptional quality of West Coast Seeds - Parris Island Cos Lettuce. This heirloom romaine lettuce, dating back to 1952, is known for its flavourful pale centres surrounded by thick green outer leaves on enormous upright plants. Parris Island Cos lettuce seeds produce large heads up to 30cm (12") tall, offering tender and succulent leaves with a mild flavor, even at full size. Named after Parris Island off the coast of South Carolina, this variety is tipburn and mosaic tolerant and a winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Ideal for gourmet salads, it can be planted close together for baby greens or given space to grow to full size.
Key Features:
- Heirloom Variety: Dating back to 1952, with a rich history.
- Large Heads: Forms huge heads up to 30cm (12") tall.
- Tender & Flavorful: Pale centers surrounded by thick green leaves.
- Tipburn & Mosaic Tolerant: Resilient to common lettuce diseases.
- Award-Winning: RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Growing Information:
- Season & Zone: Cool season, full sun to partial shade.
- Timing: Best grown in cool weather in spring and fall. Can be grown in summer and all winter in milder regions. Sow short rows every 2-3 weeks after the last frost date for a continuous harvest. Use cloches, cold frames, or greenhouses to extend the harvest into winter. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 10-22°C (50-72°F). Seeds sprout in 7-15 days.
Planting Instructions:
- Starting: Direct sow or start indoors and transplant. Sow seeds 5mm (¼”) deep or on the soil surface where it can be kept evenly moist. Space heading lettuce 30cm (12") apart, and looseleaf varieties 20-25cm (8-10") apart. Space rows 45-90cm (18-36") apart. For babyleaf lettuce, plant densely for easier harvesting.
Growing Tips:
- Ideal pH: 6.0-6.5. Ensure soil has ample drainage and lots of organic matter. Add compost and lime at least 3 weeks before planting. Use one cup of balanced organic fertilizer per 3m (10') of row for adequate nutrition. Harden off seedlings by reducing water and putting them outdoors 2-3 days before transplanting to prevent transplant shock and premature bolting. Regular watering is essential to prevent bitterness.
Harvesting Tips:
- Leaves or Heads: Pick individual leaves or harvest full heads. Mature summer lettuce stays in prime condition for a short time, so harvest promptly and keep planting. In fall and winter, plants stay in good condition longer.
Companion Planting:
- Good Companions: Beets, Brassicas, carrots, celery, chervil, cucumbers, dill, garlic, onions, radish, spinach, squash, and strawberries.
Diseases & Pests:
- Prevention: Crop rotation is essential. Tipburn, caused by calcium deficiency, can be managed by ensuring proper nutrient balance and consistent moisture. Slugs can be problematic in early and late plantings; clean up hiding places and water in the morning to control them.
Enhance your garden with the robust and flavorful West Coast Seeds - Parris Island Cos Lettuce. Enjoy its tender leaves and impressive size, perfect for gourmet salads and continuous harvesting throughout the growing season.
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