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Lettuce 'Cos'

Lactuca sativa 'Cos' · Asteraceae

An upright, crisp-leaved lettuce with sweet, sturdy hearts, the classic choice for Caesar salads. Quick and easy, tolerating heat better than soft types.

At a glance

Habit: Herb & Vegetable
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Moist / Regular
Soil: Well-Drained, Loam
Climate: Cool Temperate, Warm Temperate
Frost: Frost-Hardy
Mature size: 0.3 m H
Growth rate: Fast-Growing
Maintenance: Low Maintenance

Good for

Edible / Productive
Pots & Containers
Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic

Sowing from seed

Difficulty: beginner
Sowing depth: 5 mm
Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
Germination: 7-14 days
Days to harvest: 55-70 days
Best sown in: autumn, spring
Seed storage life: 3 years