LETTUCE: PARRIS ISLAND COS

(LACTUCA SATIVA)

An heirloom  from the 1950’s with tender green  outer leaves,  and a pale, sweet heart.

Good disease tolerance.

Moderate bolt resistant.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: JAN – DEC

Temperate: JAN – DEC

Sub – Tropical: JAN – JUL

Tropical: APR – DEC

Arid: MAR – OCT

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6 – 7.5

Well-drained soil.

Good humus levels.

Add compost.

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow preferable- 5mm deep (light dependant germination).

Space 25cm apart.

Keep well-watered, drying out leads to early bolting.

Sow every 2 weeks for a continuous harvest.

DAYS TO HARVEST

50 – 80 Days

APPROX 150 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY