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[Lactuca sativa var. crispa] White barba dei frati lettuce seeds, narrow toothed bright green leaves, quick regrowth after cutting.
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Also known as catalogna or canary tongue, White Barba dei Frati lettuce has bright green, elongated, narrow leaves with a toothed profile, very productive from summer into the early autumn months.
It belongs to the species Lactuca sativa var. crispa, family Asteraceae. A biennial plant with a compact head, narrow elongated leaves in bright green, with a toothed profile.
Sow between May and June, to develop fully during autumn; transplant after about 30 days, spacing plants at least 25 cm apart.
It adapts to different soil types as long as well-drained, avoiding excessive nitrogen fertilisation; it prefers medium sun exposure and temperatures between 15 and 20°C.
It needs continuous watering for proper leaf development; harvest about 35 days after transplanting, with quick regrowth after cutting.
Watch for waterlogging, which favours root rot; aphids and slugs are the most common pests to monitor throughout the growing cycle.
Its name can cause confusion with agretti (also called "monk's beard"), but it is recognised by its narrow, toothed leaves; excellent raw in salads or lightly sautéed.
Very rich in vitamins A, B and C, as well as fibre and mineral salts such as iron and potassium; it has a very low calorie content, ideal for a light diet.
Per 100 grams, White Barba dei Frati lettuce provides about 15 kcal, 1.3 g protein, 2.1 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 1.5 g fibre. Good source of iron and vitamin A.