Dark Lolla Rossa Lettuce, 3100 BC Heirloom (5,000 years old), Organic

High Mowing Seeds - Italian looseleaf loved for its deep red, tightly curled leaves surrounding a bright green heart.

An ideal baby leaf variety providing mild flavor and excellent loft, heft and color to salad mixes. Open heads are compact, slower growing and slower to bolt than other lettuces. Displayed field resistance to mildew in our trials.

The original Lollo Rossa is believed to be from the ancient Roman days and was gifted to Cleopatra.  It was a beloved lettuce 5,000 years ago and still is today. A true heirloom that is timeless.

Characteristics: 

• Organic
• Magenta leaves with tiny frills
• Leaves grow to 5-8 inches
• Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again
• 55 days
• 250 seeds per packet 

Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade.

• Direct Seed 1" apart
• Plant 1/4" deep
• Germinate 7-14 days
• Thin 6-8" apart

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