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Lettuce Lolla Rossa Seeds

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Lettuce Lolla Rossa Seeds: A Splash of Italian Elegance

Introduce the distinctive charm of Lettuce Lolla Rossa to your garden, a classic Italian variety beloved for its crisp, frilly leaves that transition from a deep copper red to bright green. This looseleaf lettuce is not only a visual treat but also a culinary delight, making it a favorite in restaurants and supermarkets for its ability to add both colour and texture to salads.

Why Plant Lettuce Lolla Rossa?

  • 🌱 Striking Appearance: The vibrant, multicoloured leaves of Lolla Rossa add a dramatic flair to any garden or salad bowl.

  • 🥗 Crisp and Tasty: Known for its crisp texture, Lolla Rossa offers a fresh, slightly bitter flavour that enhances a variety of dishes.

  • 🌞 Versatile Growing Season: This lettuce can be sown from spring to autumn, offering multiple opportunities for planting and harvesting.

Optimal Growing Conditions:

  • Sowing Time: Best planted in cooler months within the growing season to avoid bolting. Lolla Rossa thrives in mild temperatures between 15 - 20°C.

  • Sow Depth: Seeds should be lightly covered at a depth of 3 mm to ensure proper germination.

  • Spacing: Plant seeds 30 x 30 cm apart to allow each plant enough space to develop fully without overcrowding.

Garden Uses and Styling Tips:

  • Mixed Salad Gardens: Combine Lolla Rossa with other salad greens to create a vibrant and varied salad garden.

  • Edible Landscaping: Use this lettuce to add colour and texture to floral borders or as part of an ornamental vegetable garden.

  • Container Gardening: Suitable for growing in containers, perfect for balconies or patios where space is limited.

Care Tips:

  • Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Lettuce prefers moist conditions and may require daily watering in dry weather.

  • Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every few weeks to promote healthy growth and vibrant leaves.

  • Mulching: Mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the roots cool.

Harvesting Lettuce Lolla Rossa:

  • Harvest leaves as needed by picking the outer leaves first, allowing the center leaves to continue growing. This "cut-and-come-again" method extends the harvest period of each plant.

Experience the Bold Flavours of Lettuce Lolla Rossa:

Lettuce Lolla Rossa is not just a beautiful addition to your garden—it's a versatile green that brings Italian flair and fresh flavours to your table. Whether used in mixed salads, as a garnish, or in decorative plantings, it offers both aesthetic appeal and culinary delight.

Ready to cultivate a touch of Italian elegance? Plant Lettuce Lolla Rossa seeds today and enjoy a beautiful and bountiful harvest that transforms your garden and your meals!

Plant Information

Plant Type: Vegetable

Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa

Type: Looseleaf

Growing Information

General Sowing Time: Spring to Autumn

Position: Sun

Sow Depth: 3 mm

Spacing: 30 x 30 cm

Germination: 7-14 days

Days to Harvest: 60 - 90 days

Temperature: 15 - 20° C

Seed Quantity

2g raw seed: Approx 1 300 seeds

20g raw seed: Approx 13 000 seeds

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