LETTUCE - LOLLO ROSSO
Lollo Rosso grows as a compact rosette of blood violet fan-shaped leaves that are typically harvested as leaf lettuce. Lollo Rosso does not make a head. The leaves are crisp and hardy textured with ruffled tips. Their flavor is described as bold, slightly bitter, and nutty. The lettuce is a heavy feeder. The University of Glasgow has found that Lollo Rosso contains 100 times more antioxidants that common lettuce. Why not give it a try?
HISTORY OF THE LETTUCE: According to Google, Lollo Rosso Lettuce is believed to have been developed from a wild species of lettuce. Lollo Rosso lettuce is a leaf lettuce native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. The exact origins are unknown, but the variety is thought to have been grown in Italy and was first cultivated by the Ancient Egyptians.
(Photo Credits: Main- f1jherbert at Flickr.com. Second image- AlfyG)
Planting Time
After Frost Danger
Light Requirement
Part Shade With 6 Hours Sun
Sowing Method
Start Indoors and Transplant After Frost Danger
Germination Rate
80% 80% (Each pack of seed will contain extra seeds due to germination rate)
Plant Spacing
6 to 8 inches if transplanted or directly sown 1” apart to harvest as leaf lettuce
Seed Plant Depth
1/4 inch
Days to Maturity
50 to 60 days
Plant Type
Heirloom Lettuce
Minimum Seeds Per Packet
100