Lettuce - Romaine - Paris Island

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The Lettuce Romaine Parris Island Cos, 'Lactuca sativa', is an old favorite romaine that is named for Parris Island off South Carolina. The crunchy leaves, creamy heart, and the vigorous growth are just a few words that describe Parris Island Romaine. Parris Island is 8 to 12 inches tall with upright, dark green leaves that are slightly crinkled. Lettuce is a cool season annual. Successive plantings can produce lettuce spring through fall. Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before the average last frost date, and successive plantings thereafter every 3 weeks until 5 weeks before fall frost. Lettuce likes light, fertile, moist, and well drained soils. They will grow in light shade. Lettuce grows well near cabbage, beets, carrots, chives, garlic, and onion. ... find out more

Leek The Leek, 'Allium Ampeloprasum Porrum', has been a staple in European kitchens for centuries. The Leek is under used and over priced in the U. Leeks can be used as key ingredients in foods or blended without overpowering drained soil. Harvest Leeks when about 1 inch in diameter, firm and not too bulbous at the base.