Heirloom. Large, crisp, firm lettuce. Heading type. Tolerates warm conditions. Slow to bolt. First introduced in 1951. 80-95 days. 1800 seeds
Heirloom. Medium to large lettuce up to 40cm across with attractive, dark green leaves & deep red outer edges. Forms a tight, crisp heart. Mild flavour. Slow to bolt. 1000 seeds
French heirloom dating back to 1885. Also known as 'Ice Queen'. Iceburg type. Beautiful, deeply notched leaves with medium to dark green head 25-30cm across; leaves resemble curly endive. Cold hardy, continuing to grow when others stop. Remains crisp & sweet even on hot days. Higher in choline than any other lettuce. Slow to bolt. Disease resistant. 62 days. 2500 seeds
English heirloom. Green, large, heads with crumpled leaves, fine flavour & good texture. Slow to bolt. Tolerates heat well. 1000 seeds
(Lactuca sativa) Heirloom first introduced prior to 1855. Large, crisp, yellow-green heads with frilled leaves & white interior. Resistant to tip burn. Thrives in cool weather but also withstands hot conditions. 65-80 days
(Lactuca sativa) American heirloom dating back to 1894. Medium to large, light green compact, tender head with almost white interior & mild flavour. Thrives in cooler weather. Much better flavour than supermarket 'iceberg' types. 70-85 days