Red leaved form of picking type lettuce. Very productive over a long period and attractive in the garden. Picking Variety. Recommended by the National Institute of Agricultural Botany.Tom says Quick and easy lettuces are many peoples first veggie crop. Try mixing red and green lettuce leaves to add a note of bitterness to salads, or try slicing up little gem lettuces and sauting with peas and garlic for an alternative homegrown lunch.