Lettuce Forellenschluss Seeds – Heirloom Speckled Austrian Classic
- Ontario Grown
$1.95
SKU: GS-5245-LET-DT
- Free shipping on orders over $50 (in Canada)
- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Lettuce Forellenschluss (Lactuca sativa), an iconic 17th-century Austrian heirloom whose name translates to "Speckled Trout's Back," is widely celebrated as one of the most stunning and flavorful romaines in existence. Producing gorgeous, upright open-headed rosettes reaching 8 to 10 inches tall, it features thick, tender apple-green leaves splashed with dramatic, deep wine-red speckles. Offering a sublime balance of crisp, juicy texture and a rich, sweet, slightly buttery flavor with zero bitterness, Forellenschluss stands out for its cold hardiness and exceptional heat tolerance alike, making it a prized staple for high-end gourmet salads and home gardens.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Lettuce Forellenschluss / Trout Back (Lactuca sativa)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Cool/Warm-Season Leafy Vegetable (Annual)
- Color: Bright apple-green foliage covered in vibrant wine-red to maroon speckles
- Plant Characteristics: Upright loose-romaine habit (8–10 inches tall), medium-thick succulent leaves, tender crisp texture, rich sweet non-bitter flavor
- Suitable Space: Vegetable garden beds, raised plots, intensive succession rows, patio containers, window boxes
- Season: Cool to Warm Season (Spring, Summer & Autumn)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors late April to May as soon as soil can be worked; continue succession sowings every 2–3 weeks through mid-August for an autumn harvest.
- Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (dramatic red speckling intensifies in bright sunlight)
- Watering Needs: Moderate (requires consistent, even moisture for maximum leaf crispness
- sweetness): sweetness)
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