Lettuce, Loose Leaf Lettuce 'Lolla Rossa'

Lactucasativa

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lactuca (lak-TOO-kuh)
Species
sativa (sa-TEE-vuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mobile, Alabama

Long Beach, Mississippi

Goose Creek, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2008 | neutral

As described by Harris Seeds: "53 Days. Lolla Rossa Darkness is an ideal variety to grow for salad mixes. Its intense red color and tight...Read More

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(Zone 8b) | July 2006 | positive

A yummy lettuce...easy to grow...We 've had our hottest juli ever measured with temps 37o in the shade...the hottest sun did 'nt harm it....Read More

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