The variety is early, the period from sowing to harvest is 40–60 days. The plant forms a rosette 15 to 25 cm high with tender crispy leaves. The leaf color is greenish-red with a lighter bright green center. Under certain cultivation conditions, the variety can form a loose small head.
The plant belongs to the cut-and-come-again lettuce type: one can harvest the outer leaves, leaving the core for continued growth. The variety is characterized by endurance and is suitable for cultivation in the open field and under cover from spring to autumn. It is important to distinguish this lettuce variety from endive, despite the similar name.
The plant is characterized as a hardy variety. The leaves have a pleasant aroma and sweetish notes. In history, the variety has been known since 1874.
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