Lettuce

We owe this excellent variety to the seed company Vilmorin, who introduced it in 1771. The synonyms "lettuce à la reine" and "lettuce à carême" are cited in "Les Plantes Potagères" by Vilmorin-Andrieux in 1883, and probably before. In this work, it is also described under the name "lettuce spinach", "lettuce à feuille de chêne" being among the synonyms. This last name has stood the test of time better than the others! This true ancestor produces beautiful green leaves, deeply lobed like oak leaves, whose flavor is remarkably sweet. The dense rosette is composed of innumerable rather long leaves, a beautiful deep green. These regrow very well after being cut. In addition to being delicious in salads, oak leaf lettuce demonstrates exceptional qualities braised or stewed. Very tolerant to cold, it is also distinguished by its superior resistance to insects and diseases. It seems that even rabbits don't touch it! In addition, it is very slow to go to seed and can be grown all summer long.

Number of days to harvest: Young leaves: 28 | Mature leaves: 50