Botanical Name: Common Names:
Lactuca sativa longifolia Cos Cos Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Herbs & Vegetables Rosette, Upright
Description:
Popular annual vegetable commonly known as Cos Lettuce. Green flat wavy edible foliage grows in a rosette. Suitable for most gardens or plant in a container. Great for adding to salads and sandwiches.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Caterpillars, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes: When growing in pots, use a well drained, organically rich potting mix. Do not allow plants to dry out. Water adequately but not excessively if planted in the ground. For best results when growing in containers, keep plants slightly moist.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Asteraceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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