Lettuce breeds & varieties
10 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
Romaine
Origin: GR, US
Caesar StandardClassicCrispCrisp Rib
Cos
Origin: GR, GB
British NameClassic CosCrispRomaine Type
Little Gem
Origin: GB
CompactCrispGrill FriendlyMini Romaine
Bibb
Origin: US
American ClassicCup FormPremium SoftSmall Butterhead
Butterhead
Origin: FR, US
ButteryDelicate SaladSoftSoft Head
Boston
Origin: US
Large ButterheadMildMild SweetRound
Loose Leaf
Origin: US
Cut And Come AgainMix FriendlyNon-HeadingOpen Leaf
Oak Leaf
Origin: FR
AttractiveColour VariantsLobed LeafLoose
Iceberg
Origin: US
CrunchyDense CrispheadHigh Water CrunchMild
Lactuca sativa
Origin: EG
Cultivated SpeciesHead And Leaf FormsSpecies LevelSpecies Umbrella