Little Gem Lettuce 'Xanadu'

Cos lettuce is known for its slight bitterness, a taste that many people today experience as extra aromatic. To keep mini cos lettuce attractive to the general public and especially to children, Enza Zaden developed “Kleintje Sla” (Little Lettuce). Through clever (but natural) cross-breeding, they succeeded in cultivating a consistent, crispy, mild (you could also say "sweet") cos lettuce from the 'Little Gem', which is also mildew resistant. Supermarkets are currently already cheering about the sales figures. We are the first seed trader to make this delicious variety available in the Netherlands for eager hobbyists. See also: www.kleintjesla.nl

Fortunately, cos lettuce is back in the spotlight! We are discovering this crispy, slightly spicy lettuce as a delicious raw product. Cos lettuce is healthy and grows easily. In the past, the heads were tied together a few weeks before harvest to make them more tender, hence the name. Nowadays, we are used to the taste and even appreciate a little bitterness in raw vegetables. In the past, this lettuce was even briefly cooked in the Netherlands and owes its old nickname "stew lettuce" to this. The Romans already ate this lettuce, so it is truly a historical type!

Names:
Latin: Lactuca sativa var. longifolia
Dutch: Mini Bindsla
Also: Romaanse Sla
English: Cos Lettuce