Days To Germination: 7-10 days
Days To Harvest: 80-83 days
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Spacing, Row:   12-18 inches
Spacing, Plant:   8-12 inches
Light:  Sunny Location

SOWING:  Lettuce is hardy and can be planted as soon as the soil can be worked.  Can be direct seeded, 3 seeds every 8 inches in rows 8-12 inches apart, as  early as the soil can be worked or grown indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting outdoors.  Cover seed lightly with about 1/8 inch of fine soil, and firm soil gently.

THIN: young seedlings to one plant per spot.

SUGGESTIONS: Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh lettuce.   Seeds germinate even at low 40-degree F soil temperature, but poorly above 75-85-degree F. In dry weather, keep soil moist.

ROMAINE LETTUCE
Parris Island Cos.
Lactuca sativa

(80-83 Days)  HEIRLOOM. Light green outer leaves form elongated, tightly folded heads . Plant reaches about 10 inches tall. Heart leaves are greenish white . Midribs are crunchy and juicy. Romaine lettuces are among the most nutritious of all lettuces. Is commonly grown for baby leaf production as it provides good flavor and texture to a salad mix. Harvest in 80-83 days.