Description
Lolla Rossa Lettuce Seeds (Leaf Type) 1727. Open Pollinated.
Approximately 2,200 seeds per packet (880 seeds per gram)
This beautiful Italian loose-leaf lettuce is admired for its striking appearance and mild flavour. It produces dark red, tightly curled leaves that taper to a lighter green centre, adding a vibrant burst of colour to any garden or plate. Lolla Rossa is a versatile variety, perfect for use as a garnish or for adding visual interest to a salad blend. Its slow-to-bolt nature ensures a longer and more consistent harvest.
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Open Pollinated, Leaf Type
- Fruit: Dark red, tightly curled leaves
- Features: Mild flavour; excellent for garnish and salads; slow to bolt.
Nutritional Information
Lettuce is a nutrient-rich vegetable with a mild flavour. It is an excellent source of Vitamin K and a good source of Vitamin A (beta-carotene) and Folate. This lettuce also contains minerals such as iron, potassium, and manganese, in addition to dietary fibre and beneficial antioxidants.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
- Sowing: Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring, then every two weeks thereafter to ensure a continuous supply. Sow about 3 mm deep in rows 45 cm apart.
- Care: Lettuce is a sun-loving, cool-weather crop that grows best in organic, well-drained soil. An even supply of moisture during the entire growth period is imperative for success.
- Harvesting: You can harvest leaf lettuce by either pulling the entire plant or by cutting leaves from the main stem at least 2.5 cm above the base—this will allow the plant to sprout new leaves. Once lettuce bolts (starts to produce a rapidly growing flower stem), the leaves become bitter.
- Germination: Germination occurs in 7-10 days.
Why Lolla Rossa Lettuce Seeds belong in Your Garden
For a lettuce that combines beauty and utility, Lolla Rossa is an ideal choice. Its vibrant, colourful leaves will make your salads a feast for the eyes, while its mild flavour and slow-to-bolt nature make it a dependable and rewarding crop. This Italian variety proves that a fresh harvest can be both delicious and stunningly beautiful.
