Pirat

Red-green butterhead. Pigmentation is moderate in intensity and uniformly distributed. Well-developed head. Leaves are highly blistered with moderately undulating margins. Fair eating qualities. Inner leaves are tender and buttery. Outer leaves are thicker and slightly tough and bitter. Leaves measure 5-8" long by 7-9" wide at market maturity. Plants reach 6-8" tall by 13-14" wide. Very uniform plants. Mid-season maturing. White seeded. Donated to SSE in the early 1980s by Eileen Wheeler (UT WH E) who obtained the lettuce from C.J. Golembiewski (IN GO C). This variety is reportedly from Germany. SSE Accession # 111443