Lettuce is one of those plants I absolutely love for its simplicity to grow and its vast production. One of the many new additions to this year's garden and seed collection is Schweitzer's Mescher Bibb Lettuce. It's an Austrian heirloom that is said to have made its way to the US sometime in the early 1900's but is dated as far back as the 1700s.
It's supposed to grow well in cold weather so I've started a small batch to plant out in November. Growing in the form of a small round ball, one of its unique characteristics is that it has a red edges on the leaves. Looking closely at the leaves of my seedlings, you can catch a slight glimpse of a red tinge forming.
Unfortunately, there's little information available beyond these small details. Anyone with additional information is welcomed to provide additional details.
Plant Profile: Schweitzer's Mescher Bibb Lettuce
Type: Bibb
Days to Maturity: 50
Preference: Cold climate
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Characteristics: Lime green leaves with red tinge
Taste: ?
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