Lettuce, 'Parris Island Cos'

(Lactuca sativa) That’s Parris Island, South Carolina, not Paris, France. Bred by the USDA and Clemson Ag Extension in 1952, Parris has stood the test of time as a classic, big, market-quality romaine. We’ve sold this to restaurants for Caesar salads, and to supermarkets by the case. Excellent texture, crunch, and vigorous upright habit. Dark green, uniform, productive workhorse romaine. Some resistance to tip burn. 65 days. TR Packet: 1g (~600 seeds) [split] Growing Info SOWING: Sow indoors 2-4 weeks before your last frost. Seeds germinate best below 70F. Transplant out 3-4 week-old plants. Direct seed after last frost. Sow every 3 weeks until 6 weeks before first Fall frost date for constant lettuce. Note: Seeds will become dormant if exposed to high temperatures. Lettuce grows best in cooler weather. PLANTING DEPTH: 1/8" SPACING: 10-12" in rows 12-15" apart. EMERGENCE: 5-7 days @ soil temp 68F and lower. LIGHT: Full sun to part shade FERTILITY: Medium. Prefers well-drained, with bal