Heirloom tender sweet variety also known as The Sugarloaf in Italy. Large tightly packed upright green heads look rather like romaine lettuces. Either use as 'cut and come again' when young, or leave to mature. The outer leaves are thick, crunchy and green. The light yellow inner leaves form a tender heart with a mild flavor. It should be sown from mid-summer to early autumn It is also known as “Pain de Sucre” and “Pan di Zucchero