{"product_id":"lettuce-parris-island-cos-seeds","title":"Lettuce - Parris Island Cos - (275x Seeds)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eSeed sourced from a reputable supplier and grown at Our Mountain Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe post to QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC and SA including regional areas. We're unable to post to WA, NT, TAS or overseas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic heirloom cos (romaine) lettuce, Parris Island Cos (Lactuca sativa) produces tall, upright heads of crisp, deep green leaves with a fresh, mild flavour and satisfying crunch. With its upright growth habit and tightly packed central heart, it can be harvested as a whole head when mature, or picked as a cut-and-come-again style of harvesting while the plant continues to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParris Island Cos was developed in South Carolina, United States, and introduced commercially in the early 1950s. It was named after Parris Island, a small island off the coast of South Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis heritage variety has remained popular for generations and its genetics have contributed to the development of modern romaine varieties. It is valued for its good bolt resistance and reliable garden performance, especially for gardeners like us in warmer climates. While no lettuce truly loves extreme heat, Parris Island Cos has better tolerance of warm conditions than many traditional lettuce varieties and can perform particularly well when given consistent moisture and some protection from intense afternoon heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur favourite lettuce to grow for the kitchen, perfect for Caesar salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn to spring, with success possible outside these times in cooler or mild conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow 3-5 mm deep (light cover only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-10 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25-30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist, particularly as heads develop. In warmer weather, afternoon shade can help reduce heat stress and bolting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest whole heads once mature, pick younger leaves for a tender harvest, or take outer leaves as needed for a cut-and-come-again crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true garden classic - crisp, upright and wonderfully versatile, Parris Island Cos is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a dependable romaine with good warmth tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e275 seeds per packet - sourced from a reputable supplier and grown at Our Mountain Garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Gardening\u003cbr\u003eCarla \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Our Mountain Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53235616088353,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/5380\/9697\/files\/IMG_1620.heic?v=1786341187","url":"https:\/\/our-mountain-garden.com.au\/products\/lettuce-parris-island-cos-seeds","provider":"Our Mountain Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}