Looseleaf lettuce 'Lollo Rosso' / 'Lollo Rossa'

Sowing method: March-August: do not germinate in too warm conditions. Preferably sow in (press)pots, otherwise they will bolt (flower). Harvestable at any growth stage. Maximum plant spacing 30x30cm.

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Sowing/planting time:

• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August

Harvesting time:

• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Outdoors warm / sheltered
• Greenhouse

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Yellow flowers
• Origin: Mediterranean Sea region
• Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
• Annual or perennial: Annual
• Attractive to insects: N/A
• Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Lactuca sativa
• Dutch: Curly lettuce
• Also known as: Red curly endive
• English: Loose Leaf Lettuce

• All year round