LETTUCE Seeds, Paris Romaine

Paris Island Cos Romaine Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Paris Island Cos') is an heirloom, open-pollinated romaine forming tall, upright heads of crisp, sturdy leaves with sweet hearts. The classic Caesar-salad lettuce, dependable and slow to bolt.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Lactuca sativa 'Paris Island Cos'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated romaine lettuce
• Mature height: 10 to 12 inches
• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, organic-rich
• Spacing: 8 to 12 inches; sow shallow

Best for

• Caesar and chopped salads
• Lettuce wraps and cups
• Grilling romaine hearts
• Spring and fall gardens

How to grow

Sow shallowly in fertile, well-drained soil, spacing plants 8 to 12 inches apart for full heads. Keep the soil consistently moist to keep leaves crisp and sweet. Provide afternoon shade in heat. Harvest outer leaves as needed or cut whole heads once tall and firm.

Flavor profile

Crisp, mild, and sweet with sturdy ribs and tender hearts that hold up to dressings and grilling.

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