Good home garden variety. 55 days - Huge, dark green leaves abound on this old variety. Slow to bolt. A very prolific variety. Thrives in hot weather.
Large plants have small fleshy green leaves.
Slow to germinate, soak the seeds for 24 hours before planting. Pick the top leaves for fresh greens all summer. Grown in Europe since the 1770's. Large plants have dark- green, crisp, smooth, leaves. Leaves can grow 10 inches long by 8 inches wide at the base.