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Lettuce Lolla Rossa Vegetable Seeds
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Lettuce Lolla Rossa Vegetable Seeds

from $6.99 AUD incl gst

  • Attractive loose-leaf lettuce with finely frilled, deep red to burgundy leaves.
  • Mild, tender flavour perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and garnishes.
  • Fast-growing and ideal for cut-and-come-again harvesting.

LETTUCE ‘Lolla Rossa’ Vegetable Seeds

Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa

  • Popular loose-leaf heirloom lettuce with beautifully frilled, deep red to burgundy leaves.
  • Produces tender, crisp foliage with a mild, slightly nutty flavour perfect for fresh salads.
  • Fast-growing and reliable variety suited to home gardens and market growers.
  • Ideal for cut-and-come-again harvesting, encouraging continuous leaf production.
  • Adds vibrant colour and texture to garden beds, pots, and salad bowls.
  • Performs well in cool to mild conditions with excellent resistance to bolting.

Plant Details

  • Plant Type: Annual leafy vegetable; loose-leaf lettuce
  • Plant Height: 20–30 cm tall; spreads 25–30 cm wide

Sowing Information

  • Germination: 7–14 days
  • Depth: Sow on surface or cover lightly with 2–3 mm of soil
  • Position: Full sun to partial shade
  • Sow Where: Direct sow into garden beds or pots; can also start in trays and transplant
  • Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
  • Spacing: 20–30 cm between plants

Growing Tips

  • Keep soil consistently moist to prevent bitterness and premature bolting.
  • Mulch around plants to maintain even soil temperature and moisture.
  • Sow successionally every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest.
  • Protect young seedlings from snails and slugs.

Harvest

Leaves are ready to harvest 6–8 weeks after sowing. Pick outer leaves as needed for a cut-and-come-again crop, or harvest the whole plant while young and tender for best flavour and texture.

When to Sow Lettuce Lolla Rossa in Your Climate

Climate Zone Best Planting Time Tips
Temperate February–May & August–November Avoid peak summer heat. Provide afternoon shade in warmer months.
Subtropical March–September Grow during cooler months to reduce bolting and bitterness.
Tropical April–August Plant in the dry season and provide partial shade.
Cool September–March Protect from heavy frost; use cloches if needed.
Arid March–August Ensure regular watering and mulch well to conserve moisture.

Product Specifications

  • Variety: Lolla Rossa Lettuce
  • Botanical name: Lactuca sativa
  • Open pollinated, not chemically treated, non-GMO
  • Seeds per gram: Approx. 800–1,000
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