The "Mescher" Head Lettuce from the Jardins de l'Écoumène is an old variety appreciated for its compact heads with thick, crunchy and tasty leaves. It is distinguished by its resistance to heat and its slowness to go to seed, ensuring a prolonged harvest of tender leaves without bitterness.
Spread: 20-25 cm
Plant height: 15-20 cm
Quantity per pack: Approximately 400 seeds
Companion plants: Carrots, radishes, cucumbers
Enemy plants: Cabbage, celery
The leaves of this lettuce are dark green in color with a slight reddish tint, forming compact heads of 15 to 20 cm in diameter. Their mild and slightly sweet flavor is perfect for salads, sandwiches and cold dishes.
A rustic variety, it tolerates high heat well and thrives in well-drained soil with sunny exposure. Its growth is rapid, allowing a first harvest about 30 days after sowing for young leaves, and 55 days for mature apples.
Mescher Butterhead Lettuce is ideal for home gardeners looking to grow a productive, tasty and easy to maintain plant.
