Lettuce 'Lollo Rossa Darkness'
Lettuce 'Lollo Rossa Darkness' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Lollo Rossa' has frilly leaves heavily tinged with red. It is heat tolerant and very decorative both in the garden and in salads.
Product: Lettuce 'Lollo Rossa Darkness'
Product type: SEED (250)
Botanical name: Lactuca sativa
Lollo Rossa Darkness' has very frilly green leaves with dark red edges. It is compact in habit and very decorative both in the garden and in salads. It is fast growing and can be used as a 'cut and come again' variety; it is a good addition to salad mixes.
Plant type: Fast growing annual
Plant height: 20 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 5 - 26°C soil temp; seed will fail to germinate over 30°C
Temperate: Spring, summer and autumn
Subtropical: Sow all year, except for very hot periods
Tropical: April - July
Germination: 4 - 10 days
Depth: 5 mm deep, requires light to germinate
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Direct into garden bed or seedling tray
Soil type: Fertile well-drained soil pH 6 - 7.5
Rows: 25 cm apart
Details: Keep moisture constant, drying out will trigger bolting; avoid watering in the heat of the day; growing under shade-cloth is beneficial in hot areas
Harvest: 30 days baby leaf; 45 days full size
Suitable for hot and humid: Suitable for hot and humid growing conditions