This old Amish heirloom variety produces a tight bibb-like head with leaves that have a fascinating pattern of bright red speckles on lime green. Leaves grow 25cm tall and have a mild buttery taste.
Sow seed in a sunny or semi-shaded area. Seed can be sown every 2 weeks from April to August as long as the weather is cool. Keep lettuce well watered through the season.
Harvest by cutting off selected leaves or by pulling the entire plant then trimming off the stem with a sharp knife.
Thick walled, very pungent dark green fruits that average 9cm long by 4cm wide and turn red at maturity. Makes an eye watering addition to salsa and dips. this is also an excellent variety for pickling.
Medium green leaves are long and deeply lobed with a tender texture and sweet taste. Good resistance to bolting and relatively heat tolerant. Excellent in salads.
Sow seeds in successive crops every 2 weeks from April to August, as long as weather is cool.
Harvest by pulling entire plant or cutting leaves at least 2cm above the base to encourage new leaf growth.
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