VEGETABLES / LETTUCE
HEAD
Red-green butterhead that forms a well-developed circular, moderately solid head at maturity. Plants measure 6.5-8.5" tall and 14-17.7" wide. Obovate shaped leaves have a wavy margin and high amount of blistering. The mature leaves are red with dark green contrasting with the head forming leaves, which are yellow-green with a red tinge. Variety is moderately sweet with some bitterness and astringency, very tender, and very juicy. Top ten for overall taste at 2015 SSE lettuce taste evaluation. Black seeded. Matures early-mid season and bolts late. Donated to SSE by Mary Schultz (WA SC M) who acquired this variety from the Cooks Garden. SSE Accession # 112229
SSE Accession: 112229
$3
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