Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Lactuca sativa 'Lollo Rosso' is a classic Italian lettuce, with dark copper red, crinkled frilly leaves. It makes a colourful addition to summer salads, and has a refreshing taste. It's easy to grow, and can be harvested as a cut-and-come-again lettuce or left to mature to harvest whole.
For best results grow Lactuca sativa 'Lollo Rosso' in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Protect young lettuce plants from slugs and snails. Sow seed successionally over summer and harvest regularly to prevent bolting.
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Lactuca ‘Lollo rosso’ and wildlife
Lactuca ‘Lollo rosso’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Lactuca ‘Lollo rosso’ poisonous?
Lactuca ‘Lollo rosso’ has no toxic effects reported.
