vegetable variety in zone 6b
Romaine Parris Island lettuce in zone 6b
Romaine Parris Island · Lactuca sativa
- Zone
- 6b -5°F to 0°F
- Growing season
- 190 days
- Days to harvest
- 30 to 70
The verdict
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About Romaine Parris Island
Crisp, refreshing, classic upright Romaine flavor; tall green heads. Caesar salad, sandwiches, wraps. Heat-tolerant, slow to bolt, the home-garden romaine standard.
Critical timing for zone 6b
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Common challenges in zone 6b
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Fire blight
- ▸ Stink bugs
Modified care for zone 6b
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Romaine Parris Island in adjacent zones
Other lettuce varieties for zone 6b
- Black Seeded Simpson
Sweet, crisp, classic loose-leaf flavor; pale green frilly leaves. Salads, sandwiches, fast cut-and-come-again…
- Buttercrunch
Sweet, tender, buttery; loose-heading bibb-style green leaf. Salads, sandwiches, fresh. AAS winner, slow to bo…
- Iceberg / Great Lakes
Crisp, watery, mild; classic crisphead with tight pale-green head. BLTs, taco shells, wedge salads. Heritage c…
- Red Sails
Mild, slightly sweet, deep wine-red ruffled leaves; loose-leaf. Salads, garnish. AAS winner, slow to bolt, hol…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Romaine Parris Island lettuce grow in zone 6b?
Yes. Romaine Parris Island is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 8a, which includes zone 6b.
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Image: "Romaine lettuce", by Rainer Zenz, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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