If you like the looks of Red Hot (our most popular red leaf lettuce), you’ll find this sister lettuce shares many of the same sought-after attributes, while standing slightly taller and more upright. It’s also our darkest baby red leaf, which only increases its consumer appeal. The upper halves of these leaves are wide, wavy and very dark – probably best described as brown-black. The lower quarters are tightly tapered and feature a strong mid-rib.

Variety:

Baby red leaf

Proprietary:

Yes

Big Benefit:

Resistant to most CA Downey Milder pathotypes; very deep dark color.

Grow Region:

Coastal and desert.

Harvest Window:

Season long Babyleaf harvest.

Average Size:

5" height; 2-2.5" width

Tolerant to:

Good DMR to most CA pathotypes.

Taste:

Pleasingly bitter.

Suggested Grower Price:

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

Notes:

This lettuce is a sister to Red Hot.