To get a better sense of just how attractive this lettuce really is, imagine a cross between Red Batavia and Red Romaine. The leaf blades are tall and slender, domed at the top and tightly tapered at the bottom with a jagged leaf margin – which also makes them easy to harvest. The color is impressive, as well: a deep brown-red. The growth is upright and quite vigorous for a red Romaine. The taste is rather crunchy, thanks to the thick, strong mid-rib.

Variety:

Babyleaf red romaine.

Proprietary:

Yes

Big Benefit:

Resistant to most CA Downey Mildew pathotypes; very nice color and shape.

Grow Region:

Coastal and desert.

Harvest Window:

Season long Babyleaf harvest.

Average Size:

3.5-4.5" height; 1.5-2" width

Tolerant to:

Good DMR to most CA pathotypes.

Taste:

Crunchy and neutral.

Suggested Grower Price:

Spot orders $100 per raw pound; less for contract.

Notes:

This lettuce is a sister to Red Zin.