-
FREE P&P ON SEED ORDERS OVER £25 -£2.50 P&P ON SEED ORDERS UNDER £25
We are unable to deliver to N.Ireland, Europe or The rest of the worlD
“Organic Lettuce ‘Merveille des Quatre Saisons’” has been added to your cart. View cart
Organic Lettuce ‘Lollo Rossa’
£2.40
Availability: Only 4 left in stock
Lactuca Sativa – 0.25g – Approx 200 Seeds
Lollo Rossa is a classic Italian heirloom which is well known for its tight ruffled leaves which are green in the centre and turn crimson red around the edges.
It is a cut and come again variety with a crisp, tender texture and a sweet nutty flavour.
Lollo Rossa is resistant to extreme temperatures
Sow the seeds undercover in late winter/early spring. Can also be direct sown in late spring/early summer or late summer/early autumn. Early and late sowings will need protection. Thins seedlings when large enough to handle. Sow in succession for a continuous supply.
Seed Story
Lettuce was first cultivated in Ancient Egypt where they used to extract oil from the seeds.
It was also considered to be a sacred plant of the reproduction god; Min
The Ancient Greeks learned from the Egyptians how to grow lettuce and often served it as a salad at the beginning of meals to help with digestion.