Ferry-Morse Lettuce Seeds - Parris Island Organic

The Parris Island Organic Lettuce seeds grow long, spoon-shaped leaves that fold into upright, eight-to-nine-inch-tall loose heads. A romaine lettuce variety that is very crisp, tender and more nutritious than iceberg head lettuce. This cool-weather vegetable withstands warm weather better than most other lettuce types. These lettuce heads are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, providing a healthy and nutritious addition to salads and sandwiches. It's sturdy nature and hardiness make it perfect for year-round harvesting and it's nutrient-dense leaves offer an abundance of essential vitamins and minerals. Health-conscious consumers will be delighted with it's nutritional benefits.

• Non Neonic: Safe for Bees
• Grows Best In: Full Sun/Partial Shade
• Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
• Days to Maturity: 68 Days
• Best Container Size: 12"+
• Growing Height: 6-12"
• Water Needs: Moist (2 in/week)

• Botanical Name: Lactuca Sativa
• Flavor: Sweet and Mild Taste
• Preparation Ideas: Ideal for Caesar salads or tossed with other greens
• Plant Type: Vegetable
• Plant Lifecycle: Annual
• Pelleted Seed Count: 200-300
• Fill Weight: 0.7 gram
• Landscape Use: Edible Garden
• Growth Type: Romaine
• Growing Seasons: Summer/Fall
• Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Summer/Fall

Sow Parris Island Cos Organic Lettuce seeds directly in the garden as early as the soil can be made fine and loose. Plant seeds every 2", covering firmly with soil. Thin plants to 8" apart when they are 2" tall.

• Planting Depth: 0.25"
• Seed Spacing: Sow Parris Island Cos Organic Lettuce seeds roughly 8" apart in rows

Lettuce needs plenty of moisture. Also, fall crops may have to be started indoors since lettuce has a difficult time even germinating in hot weather. Transplant lettuce seedlings and young plants with care.