Russell_G's Lettuce (Lollo Rossa) x 2 Harvesting
Plant: Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) | Variety: Lollo rossa
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Russell_G's Lettuce (Lollo Rossa) Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) if planning to sow direct.
Lettuce 'Lollo rossa' normally grows to a mature height of 20.0 cm (that's 7.8 inches imperial) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden has partial sun light which is ideal for Lettuce 'Lollo rossa'.
Remember to water often.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (8) is within the ideal range for Lettuce 'Lollo rossa'. The recommended range is between Zone 4 and 9.
Lettuce 'Lollo rossa' tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.2 and 6.8 meaning it does best in acidic soil.
Common Lettuce problems include Slugs, Snails, and Cucumber Mosaic Virus, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Lettuce (Lollo Rossa) is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Lettuce (Lollo Rossa) Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
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10 Aug 2011
Harvesting day 113
1.0 x item
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24 Jul 2011
Harvesting day 96
1.0 x item
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24 May 2011
Planting Out day 35
Windowsill garden > Small Raised Bed garden 1 seedling transferred into raised bed
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02 May 2011
Sprouting day 13 Poor Start to the Lettuce
Only 1 out of 3 is sprouting
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19 Apr 2011
Sown day 0
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