Grow a classic romaine favorite with Parris Island Romaine. This non-GMO heirloom develops substantial upright heads with crisp, slightly savoyed green leaves, strong pale ribs, and a tender creamy heart. Mature heads can reach approximately 10 to 12 inches under suitable conditions. Parris Island is valued for dependable garden performance, good flavor, tipburn resistance, tolerance to mosaic virus, and a medium-to-slow bolting habit that can help extend the harvest window. Full heads typically mature in approximately 72 days, while outer leaves can be harvested earlier.

Germination Rate: 94%. Test Date: 4/26. JSS.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%

Why Choose Parris Island Romaine?

• Classic Upright Heads: Tall romaine growth produces crisp leaves, pale ribs, and a tender central heart.
• Reliable Heirloom Performance: A proven open-pollinated variety suited to home gardens, raised beds, and market-style harvests.
• Tipburn Resistance: Resistance helps reduce a common physiological problem when moisture and growing conditions fluctuate.
• Mosaic Virus Tolerance: Added tolerance supports dependable performance where disease pressure is present.
• Medium-to-Slow Bolting: Plants tend to hold longer than quick-bolting types, though hot weather can still trigger flowering.
• Flexible Harvest: Pick young outer leaves as needed or allow plants to form full heads in approximately 72 days.

Planting Tips for Success

• Plant in Cool Weather: Sow for spring or fall harvests, using local frost dates and temperatures to choose the best timing.
• Sow Shallowly: Plant seeds about 1/8 inch deep and keep the surface evenly moist during germination.
• Provide Sun and Protection: Give plants full sun in cool weather and afternoon shade where growing conditions become hot.
• Use Fertile Soil: Grow in loose, well-draining soil enriched with compost or other organic matter.
• Space for Heads: Thin or transplant plants approximately 8 to 12 inches apart for full romaine development.
• Water Consistently: Maintain even soil moisture to support tender leaves and reduce stress-related bitterness or tipburn.
• Fertilize Lightly: Feed according to soil needs with balanced nutrition that supports steady leafy growth.
• Manage Heat: Use shade cloth, mulch, and timely harvesting when temperatures rise, since prolonged heat encourages bolting.
• Harvest Cleanly: Cut full heads near the soil line or remove outer leaves individually while leaving the center to continue growing.

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• Veteran-Owned: Supplying premium seeds since 2009.
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• Vegetable Seed License: David's Garden Seeds® has been granted a Vegetable Seed License by the State of Texas.
• Great Customer Service: David answers all customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.

Cooking Methods

• Fresh Salads: Chop crisp leaves and pale ribs for Caesar salad, garden salad, and chopped salad recipes.
• Lettuce Wraps: Use sturdy outer leaves as fresh cups for grains, vegetables, meat, or other savory fillings.
• Sandwiches and Burgers: Layer whole leaves for crunch and fresh flavor.
• Grilling: Halve firm heads lengthwise and grill briefly to add smoky flavor while keeping the center crisp.
• Juices and Smoothies: Blend clean leaves with fruit, herbs, or other greens for a mild leafy addition.

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Grow crisp upright romaine heads with tender hearts for salads, wraps, sandwiches, and fresh garden harvests.

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 1 cup of shredded raw romaine lettuce, approximately 47 grams:

• Calories: 8
• Total Fat: 0.1 grams, 0% Daily Value
• Sodium: 4 milligrams, 0% Daily Value
• Total Carbohydrate: 1.5 grams, 1% Daily Value
• Dietary Fiber: 1 gram, 4% Daily Value
• Protein: 0.6 grams
• Vitamin A: 205 micrograms RAE, 23% Daily Value
• Vitamin K: 48 micrograms, 40% Daily Value
• Folate: 64 micrograms DFE, 16% Daily Value
• Potassium: 116 milligrams, 2% Daily Value

Nutritional values are approximate and apply to harvested raw lettuce, not planting seeds. Values can vary with serving size and growing conditions.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Head size, leaf texture, maturity, yield, and flavor can vary with climate, soil, temperature, and growing practices.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excess moisture until planting.
• Planting Zones: Use local frost dates and temperatures to determine the best spring and fall planting times for your area.

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