Annual Biennial
A heritage variety from 1885, this red and green butterhead lettuce is very attractive, with beautiful crumpled deep red leaves and an open structure around a small heart. It has an excellent flavour and can be harvested as baby leaves as needed or as a whole. While it can be sown nearly all year round, best results are achieved if you sow in the spring and early autumn. It can take most weather a British winter throws at it but would benefit from protection from snow and frost during the winter months, such as a cloche or horticultural fleece. Sow February to March under cover, and then March to May and September. Harvest May to December if the winter is mild.
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres