Lactuca sativa
A striking green lettuce forming a star-shaped rosette with elegant, pointed leaves. The flavour is sweet, crisp, and refreshing, and the variety stands up exceptionally well to summer heat. A pre-1500s heirloom with both beauty and reliability in the garden.
• Type: Leaf Lettuce
• Latin Name: Lactuca sativa
• Days to Maturity: ~55–65 days
• Plant Size: Compact star-shaped rosette
• Colour: Bright to medium green
• Growing notes: Sow directly or start indoors for early crops. Prefers consistent moisture and partial shade in hot climates. Harvest outer leaves or cut full heads at maturity.
Lactuca sativa
A striking green lettuce forming a star-shaped rosette with elegant, pointed leaves. The flavour is sweet, crisp, and refreshing, and the variety stands up exceptionally well to summer heat. A pre-1500s heirloom with both beauty and reliability in the garden.
• Type: Leaf Lettuce
• Latin Name: Lactuca sativa
• Days to Maturity: ~55–65 days
• Plant Size: Compact star-shaped rosette
• Colour: Bright to medium green
• Growing notes: Sow directly or start indoors for early crops. Prefers consistent moisture and partial shade in hot climates. Harvest outer leaves or cut full heads at maturity.
