Lettuce, Forellenschluss

Also known as Freckles or Trout Back, an heirloom from Arche Noah, the Austrian genetic preservation project. An absolutely gorgeous romaine with the delicate taste and texture of a butterhead, distinguished for its deep green leaves flecked with wine-red splotches. The best-tasting of the 50 lettuces in our 1998 trial. Very buttery tender leaves may be harvested at 4–6" for mesclun or allowed to grow full size for maximum ornamental benefit.

an be sown directly in the garden when the soil is ready or be pre-cultivated before planting in the garden. Sow the seeds shallow, about 0,5cm deep. Best temperature for germination is below 18°C. If the temperature is higher the germination rate will be lower and the seedlings will be weak. Can be sown successively for access throughout the season. Do not let the seedlings dry out. When the plants are established they tolerate cold weather.