Loose-leaf Lettuce 'Red Sails'
- Product number: 262530
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Latin: *Lactuca sativa*
A loose leaf lettuce with attractive red-edged and elegantly curled leaves. Popular as "Baby Leaf" (harvestable after just 1 month) but also grows into an elegant, tender lettuce. The more light during growth, the more intense the red colour. This variety once won an AAS (All America Selection) award for its fine texture, mild flavour, and good resistance to summer heat.
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Latin: Lactuca sativa
Dutch: Krulsla
Also known as: Red Sails
English: Loose Leaf Lettuce
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- Flower colour: Yellow
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: *Lactuca sativa*
- Dutch: Curly lettuce
- Also known as: Red Sails
- English: Losbladige sla
