Description
Lettuce ‘Barba dei Frati’, also known as ‘Friar’s Beard’, is a very old ‘cooking’ style lettuce. Semi-open, upright head. Long, serrated leaves. Use fresh or steamed. Fresh taste and crisp texture. Stays crunchy when heated.
seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety
NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.
Lettuce ‘Barba dei Frati’, also known as ‘Friar’s Beard’, is a very old ‘cooking’ style lettuce. Semi-open, upright head. Long, serrated leaves. Use fresh or steamed. Fresh taste and crisp texture. Stays crunchy when heated.
| Best By | Dec-23 |
|---|---|
| germination rate - current stock | not tested |
| Packet Quantity | 50 seeds |
| Lifecycle | annual |
| Sowing Months | September; October; November; December; January; February; March; April; May |
| Method | raise seedlings |
| Depth to Sow | 3mm |
| Germination | 10-14 days |
| Distance Apart | 20-30cm |
| Harvest | 45-60 days |