Circa 1880. Organic, rustic red lettuce variety. Really beautiful with good flavour, crunchy leaves. 
Sow: from February - end August 

Partnership plant: Carrot, Cauliflower & Cabbage, Cucumber, 
Chicory & Radicchio, Bean, Fennel, Pepper,  Pea, Tomato, 
Leek, Radish, Spinach.

What to sow after: Cauliflower & Cabbage, Cucumber, Bean, 
Aubergine, Melon, Pepper,  Pea, Tomato, Radish, Courgette.