{"product_id":"lettuce-cos-romaine-heirloom","title":"Lettuce – Cos (Romaine) (Heirloom)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLettuce – Cos (Romaine) (Heirloom)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Lactuca sativa var. longifolia)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrisp, refreshing, and full of flavour, \u003cstrong\u003eCos (Romaine) lettuce\u003c\/strong\u003e is a timeless garden favourite known for its tall, upright growth and sturdy, elongated leaves. This heirloom type forms compact heads with a tender inner heart and crunchy outer leaves, delivering the classic texture that makes it a staple for salads and wraps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its naturally sweet, slightly robust taste and satisfying crunch, Romaine is perfect for everything from fresh garden salads to traditional Caesar dishes. The upright habit keeps leaves cleaner and well‑formed, while the dense heart stays pale, tender, and full of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReliable and easy to grow, Cos lettuce performs well in cooler conditions and tolerates warmth better than many other varieties, making it a dependable option for extended harvests. Whether grown in garden beds or containers, it produces consistent, high‑quality harvests with minimal effort\u003c\/p\u003e\nAlso makes for a pick \u0026amp; go - \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Why You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic \u003cstrong\u003eupright romaine type\u003c\/strong\u003e with excellent crunch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, clean flavour with a firm, juicy texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForms dense hearts with tender inner leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore heat‑tolerant than many lettuce types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for salads, sandwiches, and fresh harvesting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Growing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest planted in \u003cstrong\u003espring or autumn\u003c\/strong\u003e for optimal flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong\u003erich, well‑drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e with steady moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefits from partial shade in warmer conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest outer leaves regularly or cut full heads once firm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuccession sow every few weeks for continuous supply\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick‑as‑you‑go — simply harvest the leaves you need and let the rest keep growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Plant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003elongifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 60–75 days \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom \/ open‑pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e🥬Sowing instructions \u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring \u0026amp; autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–6 mm (lightly covered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well‑drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 400 seeds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Organic Garden Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46242276802757,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/0185\/0053\/files\/iStock-505826134-modified-74e43bf7-d577-4a4d-a903-d52e0ff9af10Lettuce_CosRomaineHeirloom.jpg?v=1779158117","url":"https:\/\/organicgardenselections.com.au\/products\/lettuce-cos-romaine-heirloom","provider":"Organic Garden Selections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}