ROUGE DE HIVER

(Lactuca sativa)  European heirloom over 120 years old; first introduced in 1885.  Also known as 'Red Winter'.  Attractive, upright, broad, flat leaves, ranging in colour from green to bronze through to a unique deep red.  Forms large solid heads.  Plant to 30cm high.  Said to have 'texture like velvet with high sugar content'.  Avoid hot weather.  For best flavour, keep well watered & harvest during cooler weather.  30-60 days.  800 seeds