Lettuce ‘Lollo Rossa’ Seed
60 days to harvest. Italian loose-leaved variety, deep red maroon frilly leaves, green in the centre, crispy texture, sweet taste with a mild nutty flavour, very vigorous, perfect in salads and sandwiches, harvest outer leaves while they are still tender and small or cut the entire plant, keeps well in cold storage. Seeds will sprout in 5 to 10 days. Full sun, some tolerance to heat, slow to bolt, medium water needs, tastes is better when less fertiliser is applied, mulch well to keep roots cool in the hot summer months
1000 seeds
10 in stock
ZK30.00
10 in stock
Lettuce 'Lollo Rossa'
Lollo Rossa is a beautiful Italian heirloom lettuce renowned for its deeply curled leaves and striking burgundy-red colour. The loose, frilly heads add vibrant colour, texture, and mild flavour to salads and gourmet dishes. Crisp, tender, and highly ornamental, this variety is easy to grow and can be harvested over a long period by picking individual leaves as needed. Its attractive appearance makes it a favourite for home gardens, market gardens, and decorative vegetable beds.
Days to Harvest: 60 days
Growing Instructions:
- Sow seeds directly into the garden or start in seed trays.
- Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep.
- Space plants 20–30 cm apart, with 30–45 cm between rows.
- Choose a sunny location or partial shade in warmer climates.
- Grow in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost.
- Keep soil consistently moist for tender, high-quality leaves.
- Thin seedlings early to allow good air circulation.
- Harvest outer leaves regularly for a cut-and-come-again crop or harvest the entire plant when mature.
- Succession sow every few weeks for a continuous supply throughout the season.
A stunning heirloom lettuce that combines ornamental beauty with crisp texture and excellent flavour. Perfect for colourful salads, mixed leaf harvests, and gardeners looking to add vibrant colour to the vegetable garden.
