Crop: Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)

Use/Type: Standard

Breeder: Frank Morton Wild Garden Seed

OSSI Pledge Date: 12/21/2015

Release Date: 12/21/2015

Bred for Organic Systems: Yes

Commercial Availability: Yes

Variety Type: Finished Variety

Description

Red-to-heart breeding stock crossed into (big) ‘Crisp Mint’ and ‘Plato II’ romaines. The combinations are striking and delicious, and make a beautiful erect romaine component to salad mix diversity. Aside from the unusual red patterns and rose hearts, there is a full spectrum of green backgrounds, and many patterns of leaf margination, smooth to ruffled. Red color develops early, even under UV-absorbing plastic, making this an excellent salad component for tunnel or greenhouse production. Farm Original Variety!

Availability from OSSI Seed Company Partners

• Wild Garden Seed
• Fedco Seeds