Romaine Lettuce Seeds | Paris Island Cos
Latin Name: Lactuca sativa Other Names: Sow Indoors or Outdoors: Outdoors Days to Maturity: 65-70 days Hardiness Zone: 3-9 Planting Depth: 1/8" Plant Spacing: 1" Row Spacing: 12-18" Growth Habit: Upright Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained Temp Preference: Warmer Light Preference: Full sun or partial shade Diseases/pests/problems: Susceptible to aphids, earwigs, cutworms, and white mold. Resistant to mosaic virus. Lettuce that is crowded while growing will have a bitter taste Color:Green Flavor:Mildly sweet Start by sowing the non-GMO seeds 1/8 inch in soil, one inch apart, in rows twelve to eighteen inches apart. Make sure to allow enough space between seeds for the lettuce to grow, as overcrowding can cause the lettuce to have a bitter taste. Firm the soil lightly. While growing, keep the soil well watered. Harvest between 65 and 70 days after planting, to ensure the lettuce doesn't become too mature. Paris Island Green Lettuce is easy to grow and grows quickly.