Description: Parris Island, a Romaine type heirloom lettuce named for an island off the cost of South Carolina, was introduced 1952. Wild lettuce, however, from which modern lettuce is derived, originated in Asia Minor. The ancient historian Herodotus records its presence on the tables of 6th century Persian kings, and throughout the following centuries it became a popular crop all over Europe. Columbus brought it with him to the New World, starting its spread over the North American continent. Without a doubt, lettuce now holds a place in nearly every garden on the globe. Vegetable Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa Vegetable Duration: Annual Vegetable Days to Maturity: 70 Vegetable Height: 6” to 18” Vegetable Spacing: 9 in to 12 in Vegetable Planting: Direct sow outside in early spring. Can be fall planted. Plant about 18”-24” apart and 1/8“ below soil surface. Rows should be spaced at 18”-24” apart.
Price: 1.48 USD
Location: Copperas Cove, Texas
End Time: 2024-07-29T23:07:00.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: all
Common Name: Lettuce
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
MPN: n/a
Brand: Fresh
Season of Interest: Summer
Life Cycle: Annual
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Watering: Medium
Genus: unknown
Sunlight: Medium Sun
Features: Edible
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
