| Heredity: | Open Pollinated |
| History: | recent OP introduction |
| Country of Origin: | USA |
| Hybridizer or Originator: | Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed & Shoulder to Shoulder Farm |
| Lettuce Type: | Other: oakleaf / butterhead cross |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Dark green oak-shaped leaves with maroon splashes turning pink in the blanched heart |
| Uses: | Vegetable Salad greens |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves |
| Eating Methods: | Raw |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Needs specific temperature: 40F to 75F. Fastest from 60F to 70F. Days to germinate: 2-15 Depth to plant seed: 1/8 inch deep Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Lettuce almost never cross-pollinates. It has perfect flowers and usually self-pollinates before opening. |
| Pollinators: | Self Flies |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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