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'Green Towers' Lettuce
 
Sub-Category: Cos (Romaine)
 
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Description: Cos (romaine) type. Lightly savoyed, green leaves. Matures earlier and is larger than other Parris Island types. Resistant to corky root rot.
Days To Maturity: 74
Seed Sources:
 
Rating Summary
 
Overall: (3.7 Stars)Overall
Taste: (4.3 Stars)Taste
Yield: (4.7 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (4.3 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 12/04/2006 by So. Fla. seedling grower - An intermediate gardener

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Collier, Florida, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Here in south florida, atleast when seeded in september and set out in october, it bolted very quickly making it pretty much useless
 

Reviewed on 02/05/2006 by plainsman - An experienced gardener

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Washington, Nebraska, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

This is a foolproof lettuce.
 

Reviewed on 10/04/2004 by Carol - An experienced gardener

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Jefferson, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

This Romaine lettuce formed beautiful heads with very tender and tasty leaves. A good addition to the salad garden.
 




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