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🌱 Lactuca sativa Lollo rossa — Red Lollo rossa salad, Lettuce

Lactuca sativa Lollo rossa is a variety of lettuce seeds, belonging to the Asteraceae family. This is an early-maturing, high-yielding soft-leaved crop, perfect for fresh consumption. Our seeds are certified organic and non-GMO, ensuring a healthy and sustainable harvest.

🌿 Botanical Description

Lactuca sativa Lollo rossa is an annual herbaceous plant, growing up to 20-30 cm in height. The leaves are soft, loose, and curly, with a red color. The plant produces small, yellow flowers, which are not typically used for consumption. The seeds are small, brown, and flat, with a high germination rate.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sowing depth: 1-2 cm, timing: spring or early summer, pre-treatment: stratification not required.
• Germination temperature and time: 15-20°C, 7-10 days.
• Soil type: neutral to slightly acidic, pH 6.0-7.0, drainage requirements: well-draining.
• Watering and fertilization: keep the soil consistently moist, fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
• USDA Hardiness Zone and frost tolerance: 4-9, can withstand frosts up to -2°C.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Lactuca sativa Lollo rossa is native to Europe and Asia, growing in temperate climates with moderate temperatures and rainfall. It can be grown in a variety of habitats, from gardens to indoor containers, as long as the soil is well-draining and the temperature is between 15-20°C.

✨ Interesting Facts

Lactuca sativa Lollo rossa has been cultivated for centuries, with records dating back to ancient Rome. It is a popular ingredient in many salads and sandwiches, adding a sweet and crunchy texture. In addition to its culinary uses, lettuce is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever and digestive issues.

🌸 Cultivation Tips

To ensure a healthy harvest, sow the seeds in well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0. Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged, and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Thin the seedlings to 10-15 cm apart to prevent overcrowding and promote healthy growth.

🍃 Harvesting

The leaves are ready to harvest when they reach 10-15 cm in length. Simply snip off the leaves at the base of the plant, leaving a small portion of stem intact to promote regrowth. Harvest the leaves regularly to encourage the plant to produce new growth.