{"product_id":"lettuce-cos-verdi-410","title":"Lettuce Cos Verdi Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCos Verdi is a crisp Cos-type Lettuce producing upright, open heads of smooth-edged green leaves. Rather than forming an especially tight heart, the leaves grow vertically in a loose arrangement, making them easy to harvest individually or as a complete head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are crisp and succulent with a distinctive sweet flavour, making Cos Verdi excellent for salads, sandwiches and wraps. Its sturdy texture also holds dressings particularly well and gives plenty of crunch without the heaviness of some larger Cos varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLettuce is one of the world’s oldest cultivated salad vegetables, grown for thousands of years and spreading through the ancient Mediterranean world. Cos or Romaine lettuces are distinguished by their elongated upright leaves and crisp central ribs and have remained an important salad type throughout the Mediterranean and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCos Verdi performs best during mild weather and is particularly suited to spring and autumn sowing. Like most lettuces, it prefers fertile, well-drained soil with a near-neutral pH and consistent moisture. Some afternoon shade can be beneficial as temperatures increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 600–1,000 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 200 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring and autumn\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring to autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow shallowly, approximately 3–5 mm deep, directly into prepared soil or raise in trays for transplanting. Lettuce seed needs only a light covering and germinates best in cool to mild conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants approximately 20–30 cm apart for full-sized plants, or more closely for baby-leaf harvesting. Grow in full sun during cooler weather or provide some afternoon shade as temperatures increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep soil consistently moist to encourage crisp, tender growth and reduce stress that can cause bitterness or premature bolting. Harvest individual outer leaves as required or cut the entire head once mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 78 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375833207002,"sku":"prefix_681c1f71848d91.30576614","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5g","offer_id":46375833239770,"sku":"prefix_681c1f71848df2.08653828","price":6.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g","offer_id":46375833272538,"sku":"prefix_681c1f71848e26.05688634","price":14.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":46375833305306,"sku":"prefix_681c1f71848e46.14011984","price":47.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Lettuce_CosVerdi_5d57d1cf-b2fe-4e59-b010-f0379e24117e.jpg?v=1785802105","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/lettuce-cos-verdi-410","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}