• A head of light green Paris White Cos lettuce with a slightly ruffled texture sits in soft, natural light.
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Lettuce Seeds - Paris White Cos

Grown at Monticello, a favorite for Ceasar salads

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Lactuca sativa

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 30 to 60 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

Grow Heirloom Lettuce - Plant Paris White Cos Lettuce Seeds

Wonderful French Heirloom variety of lettuce grown at Monticello. Thomas Jefferson brought these seeds back with him after traveling to France and grew them faithfully for 60 years, beginning in 1794 when he began noting it in his Garden Book. Produces long, erect heads that are larger at the top than at the bottom. Crisp leaves on a slow-growing plant.

  • Delicious sweet flavor
  • Favorite for Caesar salads
  • Prefers Full Sun Exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Cool Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 4 to 16 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 970
1 Ounce 24,585

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Lettuce Seeds - Paris White Cos

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Lettuce Seeds - Paris White Cos FAQs

What type of seed is Paris White Cos Lettuce?

Paris White Cos Lettuce is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Paris White Cos Lettuce get?

Paris White Cos Lettuce grows to 10 inches.

What is the flavor profile of Paris White Cos Lettuce?

Paris White Cos Lettuce has a flavor profile described as sweet and crisp texture.

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