Lettuce: Parris Island Cos Romaine

• Vegetable: Lettuce
  
• Type: Romaine
• Seed: Heirloom
• Palate Profile: 
  • Crisp
  • Sweet

Story: The Southern Belle of Lettuces

Some lettuces whisper. This one crunches.

Say hello to Parris Island Cos, the romaine with roots in Southern soil and a history as crisp as its leaves. Developed around 1950 by the USDA and Clemson University, this leafy legend is named after the breezy South Carolina island it calls home. (Yes, that Parris Island.)

With upright growth, gently crinkled leaves, and a heart as buttery as a warm biscuit, this romaine is the real deal. The flavor? Sweet, clean, and garden-fresh. The texture? Crunchy enough to hear across the table. And the versatility? Off the charts. 

It will be destined for greatness in your kitchen. We especially love it for lettuce wraps—because who needs bread when your greens are this strong and sweet?

So whether you’re tossing it in a classic Caesar, layering it into wraps, or munching it solo with a drizzle of olive oil and red wine vinegar, this romaine will make you feel like garden royalty.

Here’s to crunchy hearts and Southern charm.