Avoncrisp

Green crisphead lettuce very susceptible to tip burn. The head are solid and well formed, though exhibiting some variability in terms of size. Plants measure 1-1.5 ft in diameter and 8-10" tall. This variety has low bitterness and some sweetness. The leaves are lacking crispness and had a somewhat grainy texture. Mid to late maturing. Acquired by SSE from Thompson & Morgan. CV Tho offered this variety from 1981-1989. SSE staff believe this variety was developed by Dr. Leslie Watts at the National Vegetable Research Station in Wellsbourne, UK sometime prior to 1970. SSE Accession # 111642