Parris Island Lettuce

Parris Island Lettuce (Parris Island Cos, Romaine variety)

Parris Island Lettuce has long, crisp leaves with a fresh, mild flavour and a slightly sweet finish.
Use it when you want crisp, versatile lettuce that adds fresh texture to everyday meals.

Why you’ll love it

• Freshness: Sold with roots attached
• Hyperlocal: Grown in Scarborough for pickup or local delivery
• Clean: Hydroponic, soil-free, and grown in a controlled indoor system
• Flavour: Fresh, mild flavour with a crisp texture and slightly sweet finish
• Colour: Upright, bright green leaves with sturdy ribs
• Best for: Salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, gain bowls, and everyday meals

Best ways to use Parris Island Lettuce

Enjoy Parris Island Lettuce fresh in salads or layer the crisp leaves into sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and tacos for added crunch.

Its sturdy texture also makes it an excellent choice for grain bowls, lettuce wraps, and meal prep because the leaves hold their shape well.
Tear the leaves by hand or chop them just before serving to preserve their crisp texture.

Parris Island Lettuce pairs well with tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, fresh herbs, cheese, eggs, chicken, turkey, tuna, salmon, beans, grains, vinaigrettes, creamy dressings, citrus, and olive oil.
Parris Island Lettuce is commonly used in fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, grain bowls, and light everyday meals.

Why hydroponic Parris Island Lettuce?

Hydroponic growing uses a water-based nutrient system instead of soil.
This helps keep the crop clean, controlled, and close to the community.
Since we grow locally in Scarborough, travel time from harvest to pickup or local delivery is reduced.

Indoor hydroponic growing can also support careful water use because water and nutrients are managed in a controlled system.
For customers, that means fresh local produce grown with care, consistency, and less dependence on long-distance supply chains.

Freshness Tips

• Rinse before use
• Snip only what you need
• Keep refrigerated in the crisper with the roots lightly hydrated and the leaves dry
• Store the head in a loose bag or container to help reduce moisture loss
• If the leaves soften, soak them in very cold, clean water to 5 to 10 minutes, then drain and dry thoroughly before serving
• Use within 5 to 7 days for the best flavour and freshness

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