Red lettuce is rich in antioxidants and vitamin K. Its gorgeous color looks tempting on salad plates. It has a nutty flavor and is typically called by the name of ‘Lollo Rossa’. Try our non-GMO red lettuce seeds. Also, check out our workshops for more details. 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Number of seeds in a packet - 10

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1. Difficulty Level - Medium
2. Plant Height - 12 - 40 inches
3. Flower Color - Mauve to purple red
4. Type - Vegetable seed
5. Feed - Vermicompost for nutrients every week, Seaweed once a month for greener leaves, and Epsom salt for better blooming once a month
   
6. Watering - Every day
7. Sunlight - For the first 2 weeks - 5-6 hours; After 3 weeks - 8 hours; Winters - 6-7 hours
8. Germination Time - 7-10 days
9. Flowering Time - 6 - 8 weeks
10. Suitable Temperature - 60°F - 70°F
11. Season - Winter and spring
12. Sowing - Preferably in September to February.
13. Soil- Loamy and well-drained loose soil

HOW TO GROW RED LETTUCE FROM SEEDS

1. Take a Seedling Tray and fill it with Cocopeat.
2. Make ½ inch deep hole and put 4 seeds in each hole.
3. Fill the hole with Cocopeat and spray with water using a spray gun or spray bottle.
4. Water every day.
5. Seeds will germinate within a week.
6. Full sunlight with partial shade is needed.

ALTERNATE METHOD

1. Take a Medium size Pot and add a Potting Mix.
2. If planting in the soil add Neem Cake Powder, Vermicompost, and Seaweed.
   

ALTERNATE NAME

1. Botanical name: Lactuca sativa
2. Red lettuce seed in Hindi: Laal salaad beej (लाल सलाद बीज)
3. Red lettuce seed in Tamil: Civappu kīrai vitai (சிவப்பு கீரை விதை)
4. Red lettuce seed in Telugu: Erupu palakura sid (ఎరుపు పాలకూర సీడ్)
5. Red lettuce seed in Kannada: Kempu letis bija (ಕೆಂಪು ಲೆಟಿಸ್ ಬೀಜ)
6. Red lettuce seed in Marathi: lala Letyusa biyane (लाल लेट्यूस बियाणे)
7. Red lettuce seed in Malayalam: Chuvanna cheera vithu (ചുവന്ന ചീര വിത്ത്)