Lollo Rosso Lettuce Seeds – Heirloom, Crisp & Frilly Leaves for Gourmet Salads

Add vibrant color and texture to your garden with Lollo Rosso Lettuce Seeds, an heirloom variety known for its deeply frilled, burgundy-red leaves and crisp, tender texture. This gourmet lettuce is perfect for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes, offering a mild, slightly nutty flavor. A cut-and-come-again variety, Lollo Rosso provides a continuous harvest, making it an excellent choice for home gardeners and culinary enthusiasts.

Key Features:

• Heirloom Variety: Traditional, open-pollinated lettuce with outstanding taste and texture.
• Striking Appearance: Beautiful frilly leaves with deep red coloring add visual appeal to any dish.
• Tender & Crisp: Mildly nutty flavor with a delicate crunch, perfect for fresh salads.
• Continuous Harvest: Cut-and-come-again growth allows for multiple harvests from the same plant.
• Heat & Bolt Resistant: Slow to bolt, making it a great choice for extended growing seasons.

Product Details:

• Quantity: 500 seeds per pack
• Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
• Plant Type: Annual
• Mature Height: 6–12 inches
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Days to Maturity: 45–55 days

Planting Instructions:

• Seed Preparation: Direct sow outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier.
• Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in moist, well-drained soil.
• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6–8 inches apart for best growth.
• Germination: Maintain soil temperatures between 60–70°F (15–21°C); expect germination in 7–14 days.
• Transplanting: If started indoors, harden off seedlings before moving them outdoors.

Care & Maintenance:

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid overwatering to prevent rot.
• Fertilizing: Use a balanced organic fertilizer for optimal growth and leaf production.
• Harvesting: Pick outer leaves as needed or harvest the whole head when mature.
• General Care: Mulch around plants to retain moisture and reduce weeds.