Lechuga Romana Parris Island Romaine Lettuce Seeds

Product Detail: Parris Island Romaine Lettuce Open Pollinated Seeds. Germination rate 85%. Purity 99%. Package include instructions for planting. General Information: Romaine lettuce, though named for its presence in the papal gardens, dates back to the third millenium BC, where ancient Egyptians depicted this type of lettuce in their bas-reliefs. Another name for Romaine, "Cos," shows another part of its history on the Greek island of Kos. Later, Syrian gardeners began selectively breeding this type of lettuce to have a thick rib and spoon-like shape, since they used lettuce as a spoon for their traditional cuisine. Growing requirements: USDA ZONES: 3-11 SUN: Full sun WATER: Regular MATURITY 56 days Information for planting: Days to emerge: 3-7 days Seed depth: 1/8 inch Seed spacing: 12 inches Row: 18 inches Harvest time: 56 days Information about our seeds: Most of our seeds come from traditional crops that Puerto Rican farmers have cultivated for many