GOURMET LETTUCE VARIETIES
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LETTUCE:
ROMAINE,BALLON,aka 'Ivery's Nonesuch'. French Heirloom prized for early Spring
midi-heads. With deep green color romaines are a nutritional standout.RARE,B
LETTUCE: ROMAINE,DIAMOND GEM,Improved 'Little Gem' COS type for intensive
production. Space closely for maximum yield…
LETTUCE: ROMAINE,SAINT BLAISE,Gourmet selection for medium-large heads of
finest quality. Summer production. RARE-France.,B
LETTUCE: ROMAINE,WINTER DENSITY, aka 'Craquerelle du Midi'.Cool season variety
excels both Spring and Fall with butter-like tenderness.
LETTUCE: ROMAINE,TROUT's BACK,aka 'Forellenschluss'. Hardy with red-speckled
crinkly large upright heads. One of the most unusual varieties: an historic
Austrian Heirloom. ,B
LETTUCE: LEAF,BRONZE ARROWHEAD,Red oak type Heirloom given to us for trial
by Seedsavers Exchange is truly a gem for cutting. AAS Bronze '47.,B
LETTUCE: LEAF,CRACOVIENSIS,Uniquely twisting purple-spotted Heirloom. RARE
.This is a distinct type of lettuce known as ‘celtuce' for cuttings of
tender shoots… so don't panic if you think it is starting to bolt- just
cut all the baby leaves and shoots as fast as you can.,B
LETTUCE: LEAF,DEER TONGUE, aka 'Matchless'- Historic variety is distinguished
& widely adaptable. In summer heat these power on up with distinctive
form.,B
LETTUCE: LEAF,DELLA CATALOGNA ,Wild'oak' or 'dandelion' type a rare provincial
specialty. You may assume it to be a chicory due to rampant growth, but it
is a true lettuce and performs well both in high heat and tropical areas such
as Hawaii , where we hear raves from eager growers.RARE,B
LETTUCE: LEAF,LOLLO BIONDO,Ultra frilly selection- almost like a spiky escarole
with small crispy hearts which are surprisingly dense at maturity.RARE,B
LETTUCE: LEAF,RED SAILS, Iridescent &Frilly this 1985 AAS Winner shrugs
off summer heat despite its incredibly delicate gourmet texture.
LETTUCE: LEAF,RED SALADBOWL,Cold-hardy 'cutting'variety is very productive.
The workhorse of our salad mix production year-round... outstanding in winter!,B
LETTUCE: LEAF,ROSSA D'AMERIQUE,Heirloom Redleaf also known as Rossa di Trento
or Drunken Woman Fringe-headed lettuce. Truly the finest redleaf cultivar
we have grown.,B
LETTUCE: LEAF,SALADBOWL Green,We value this for its incredible bolt resistance,
light color and appealing texture and hi-production cutting for gourmet salad
mix.,B
LETTUCE: LEAF,VALERIA,Varied texture & color from this gourmet quality
red leaf which throws a number of off-types in each batch of seed we have
grown, each with the potential to become a new variety with good selection!
LETTUCE: CRISP,BAQUIEU,Heirloom from Terre de Semences- FRANCE- is compact
and bolt resistant and gorgeous with red tinged finely crinkled texture.,B
LETTUCE: CRISP,CHICON de BATAVIA,Heirloom from Terre de Semences- FRANCE-
Robust bronze-tinged open-heading cultivar is one of the most productive in
hot weather. ,B
LETTUCE: CRISP,CHICON de CHARENTES,Heirloom from Terre de Semences- FRANCE-
Open-heading lustrous green leaves in summer heat.,B
LETTUCE: CRISP,LaBRILLANTE, Incredibly bright green lightly folded tender
leaves even in summer heat! The deer spotted this from way up the ridge.RARE,B
LETTUCE: CRISP,REINE DE GLACES,'Ice Queen 'has deeply notched crispy leaf
& heart for perfect crisp heads or fine-toothed cutting leaves in early
Spring!
LETTUCE: CRISP,ROUGE de GRENOBLOIS,Historic French Heirloom. Dazzling color
and excellent bolt resistance and cold-hardiness.,B
LETTUCE: CRISP,SIERRA,Most bolt-resistant for summer with bronze-tinged wavy
leaves has become one of the most widely planted varieties we offer…
B
LETTUCE: CRISP,SOISSONS,Heirloom- France. Largest red-tinged heads & gourmet
taste are impressive and highly bolt-resistant. Rare from Terre de Semences.
B
LETTUCE: CRISP,VICTORIA ,A shiny green upright broad-leaf with excellent bolt-resistance
and large crisp heads. We've had amazing results with this Rare cultivar in
California's intense summer heat, producing the largest butter sweet heads
of all we offer.,B
LETTUCE: BUTTER,BRONZE MIGNONETTE,Traditional French heading selection is
compact for space-intensive plantings and reliable bolt-resistance.,B
LETTUCE: BUTTER,CARMONA,Lustrous full red heads are tender and flavorful.
Sports occasional off-types with potential for home garden breeders.RARE,B
LETTUCE: BUTTER,KINEMONTPAS, Heirloom prized for bolt-resistance & compact
heading with light green, glossy leaves exuding tenderness. French translation:
'does not bolt!',B
LETTUCE: BUTTER,SPECKLED BIBB 'Sanguine d'Ameliore' Historic upright cutting
type with distinctive pattern of pastel speckles over smooth light green leaves.,B
LETTUCE: BUTTER,TOM THUMB,Mini heads with distinctive shape and attractive
light green color may surprise you with bolt resistance and well-blanched
interior leaves.,B