LETTUCE RED DESCRIPTION
These types of lettuce have no heads
and have a large pack of red-purple colored leaves that are joined at a stem.
The leaves of this lettuce are smooth, fresh, crunchy, and ruffled with a mild
and delicate flavor. It has very curly, fan-shaped leaves with bright magenta
edges. Lettuce has many health benefits and is low in calories, sugar, and fat.
Leafy lettuce is a favorite among gardeners because it is very easy to grow.
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About
this item
- Number of Lettuce Lollo Rosso Seeds: 200 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Sowing season: Throughout the year (the best time
is February-April and September-November)
- Mode of sowing: Sow the seeds 0.5 inches deep in a
Container or Pot.
- Germination Time: 6 to 10 days from sowing
- Germination temperature: 15-25°C
- Harvesting: 50-55 days from seeds sowing,
- Plant vigor: Strong plant
What
size grow bag is best for Lettuce?
Lettuce
Lollo Rosso Growing Season In India
Lettuce is a cool weather leafy
vegetable that cannot grow well in a hot climate. The best time to grow lettuce
lollo rosso is spring (February-April) and fall (September-November).
How
To Grow Lettuce (Lollo Rosso) In Container
You can sow Salad leaves or Lettuce
seeds by both direct and transplant methods. But most gardeners are recommended
transplant because it gives a good environment for the plant and grows
successfully. Choose a seedling tray
or small pot (up to 5 inches deep)
and a final pot or grow bag
(12-24 and 9-15 inches wide and deep) with well-drainage holes. Lettuce seeds
will germinate rapidly at low temperatures between 15 to 25°C.
Best
Soil Mix For Planting Lettuce
- Normal soil – 50%
- Cow manure – 40%
- Sand – 10%
Lettuce
Lollo Rosso Seeds Sowing Method
To sow lettuce lollo rosso seeds,
fill the seedling tray or small-sized pot with a growing medium then sow the
seeds at a depth of 0.5 inches. Add water to the soil of the seeded pot and
maintain the proper amount of moisture. It can take about 6-10 days for lettuce
seeds to germinate, so wait for the seeds to germinate.
Transplant
Lettuce Plants Into Big Pot
After lettuce seeds germinate or
within 15-20 days from seeds sowing, when the plant grows at least 5-6 inches
tall at that time transplant the healthiest plant carefully (without disturbing
their root). Keep the pot in a location where lettuce gets 5-6 hours of partial
sunlight and give water whenever you feel that soil becomes dry.
How
To Fertilize Lettuce
Like other green vegetables, lettuce
also needs feeds; give any organic fertilizer such as cow manure
or vermicompost to the lettuce plant every 30 days.
Lettuce
Lollo Rosso Care Tips
Soil – Use well-drained, cool, moist soil with organic matter and
pH levels of 6.0-7.0 for better results for the lettuce plants.
Water – Give proper water to the lettuce plant and always keep moist
the soil; avoid overwatering.
Sunlight – Lettuce is a cool lover plant and it grows rapidly in 5-6
hours of partial shade.
Temperature – Ideal growing temperature for lettuce is 7-27°C.
Common pests and diseases – Cabbage worms, aphids, and flea beetles affect the lettuce
plant growth and lettuce is infected by some diseases like Black root rot,
Downy mildew, and Bacterial spot. To get rid of this problem, it would be right
to spray neem oil on the lettuce plant from time to time.
Harvesting
Of Lettuce (Lollo Rosso)
- Within 50-55 days from seeds sowing, you can harvest
leafy lettuce when lettuce is full size but young and tender because
mature lettuce gets bitter in taste.
- Cut the lettuce with a sharp knife they grow about 3-6
inches long
- After cutting, Lettuce will re-grow and can harvest
lettuce at least 3-4 times each.
Lettuce
Special Features
- Common name – Lettuce
- Scientific name – Lactuca Sativa
- Height – 6 to 12 inches
- level of growing – Easy
FAQ
How
big of a pot do we need for lettuce?
To grow lettuce, we need 12-24
inches wide and 9-15 inches deep pots or grow bags with well-draining holes.
Is
lettuce hard to grow?
No, most people think that growing
lettuce is difficult but if you grow in the best fertile soil with proper care,
then it is very easy to grow.
Does
lettuce need full sun?
Lettuce is a cool lover plant and
needs 5-6 hours of partial sunlight.
Why
is my lettuce not growing?
Insufficient soil moisture and
over-wet soil can both result in poor growth and wilting.
Why
is my lettuce plant dying?
The lettuce plant dies; if it gets
too much water or less water.
What
month do you grow lettuce?
Lettuce prefers a cool climate to
grow, sown the lettuce seeds from February to March and September to November.
What
kind of soil does lettuce like?
Lettuce likes cool, well-drained,
and nutrients rich soil.
How
many times can you re-grow lettuce?
At least 3-4 times, the lettuce will
re-grow.
Why
is my lettuce getting tall?
Sometimes during hot weather
lettuces grow tall then they begin to flower and produce seeds.
Why
is my lettuce getting wilting?
Overwatering is the main reason
behind wilting; so avoid overwatering and keep the soil moist.
Why
are my lettuce seeds not germinating?
Lettuce seeds will not germinate
because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight,
overwatering, or underwatering.
