Bath Island Cos (Romaine) Lettuce

Latuca sativa Approximately ~ 200 seeds per packet Germination 95%  Packed for 2025 Bath Island Cos Lettuce is a variety of Romaine lettuce, known for its long, sturdy leaves and crisp texture. The leaves are a rich green color and grow upright, forming dense, tightly packed heads. This variety has a slightly sweet, mild flavor and is often prized for its crunch, making it an ideal choice for salads and sandwiches. The leaves tend to be more robust than other Romaine varieties, and Bath Island Cos Lettuce has a strong resistance to bolting, which makes it reliable for longer growing seasons. It's also fairly heat-tolerant compared to some other types of lettuce. Origins and History Bath Island Cos is a traditional romaine-type lettuce with roots tracing back to 18th and 19th century England, where it was widely cultivated in the Bath region. “Cos” refers to the island of Kos in Greece, believed to be the origin point of romaine lettuces brought westward through Mediterranean trade. Bat