The long, broad necks are blanched by gradually hilling up the adjacent soil. Essential to the gourmet's kitchen. The standard variety for many years and still one of the best if you have a long enough growing season. This Danish variety is substantially earlier than others and of high quality. The earlier you get it started, the better it will perform.
Flavor is mild.
Don't forget to make those late summer plantings for fall harvest. Looseleaf Lettuce 203. We have been experimenting with various Mesclun Mixes from France and Italy and you will find these in the ethnic vegetable sections. You won't get anything bitter or spicy. The mix will contain all the looseleaf varieties in the catalog and nearly a dozen others.