{"product_id":"lettuce-parris-island-cos-seeds-organic","title":"Lettuce - Parris Island Cos seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLettuce Parris Island Cos (Organic)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Cross Certified Organic seed (SXC cert 26065)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacket: 300 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParris Island is the classic cos, or romaine, forming tall upright heads around 25cm with dark outer leaves and a pale, sweet, crunchy heart. It is the lettuce a Caesar salad is built on, and it is dependable enough to be the default cos in most gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds about 3 to 5mm deep, barely covered. Germination takes 7 to 14 days and is poor above 27°C. Thin to 25 to 30cm apart in rows 35cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Sow - Australian Climate Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool \u0026amp; Mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperate:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to August (dry season)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArid \u0026amp; Semi-arid:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to April and August to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun with afternoon shade in hot weather. Water consistently, as an upright cos that dries out will go bitter and bolt from the centre. Feed lightly for leafy growth and mulch to keep the root zone cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut whole heads from about 10 to 11 weeks once they feel firm when squeezed gently. You can also pick outer leaves earlier and leave the heart to keep developing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51178870079800,"sku":"ORVA044","price":3.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/lettuce-parris-island-cos-seeds-organic-9650169.jpg?v=1785234801","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/lettuce-parris-island-cos-seeds-organic","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}