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Paris Romaine

Paris Island Cos Romaine Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Paris Island Cos'): Classic and Crisp Romaine Lettuce for Your Garden Cultivate classic and crisp romaine lettuce in your garden with Paris Island Cos Romaine Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Paris Island Cos'). Known for its elongated heads and hearty…

Days to harvest
66
Sow depth
1/8"
Plant spacing
6-12"
Row spacing
18-24"
Sprouts in
7 days
Light
Sun to part shade (3+ hrs)

When to plant

  1. Start indoors
    4–5 weeks before your last frost
  2. Transplant outside
    3–4 weeks before your last frost
  3. Sow outside
    2–4 weeks before your last frost · sow again every 2–3 weeks
  4. Sow for fall
    Last sowing about 8 weeks before your first fall frost

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Growing tips

  • Sow when the soil is at least 35°F.
  • For a steady harvest, sow a little every 2–3 weeks instead of all at once.
  • Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in about 7 days.

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