Grosse Brune Paresseuse

Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Grosse Brune Paresseuse. 2012-05-13.

Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Grosse Brune Paresseuse. 2012-05-13.

Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Grosse Brune Paresseuse. 2012-05-13.

Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Grosse Brune Paresseuse. 2012-05-25.

Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Grosse Brune Paresseuse. 2012-05-25.

Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Grosse Brune Paresseuse. 2012-05-25.

B.C KO T

Large loose heads with light green leaves with brown tinge. Young leaves are sweeter than older leaves, which have a slightly bitter taste. This gives a wonderful taste combination in a salad. Light grey seed.

Seed source:

Jeff Fleming of Augusta, Michigan (MI FL J) 08 / William Woys Weaver of Paoli, Pennsylvania (PA WE W) 02

Year grown: 2012

Location: Zone 7b, PNW, Anmore, BC, Canada (760 ft above sea level)

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History

• A.k.a. Laitue Grosse Brune Paresseuse. The name means 'Big Brown Lazy Lettuce' in French.
• Originated in France, it was illustrated by Vilmorin in the 1870s.

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