lettuce (Cos) 'Parris Island'

Named after a small island off South Carolina, this heritage variety is a firm favourite due to its crisp, tasty leaves that are delicious in salads and sandwiches. It also boasts good bolt resistance, especially if given a little afternoon shade, and a reasonable resistance to lettuce mosaic virus. This upright variety can grow up to about 30cm tall and can be grown as ‘cut-and-come-again’ or left until a full heart is produced. Sow March – April, harvest June to October.