Lettuce 'Radichetta'

Lactuca sativa

How to grow Lettuce 'Radichetta'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Radichetta is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Radichetta needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.8 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Radichetta from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.49 inches (1.25 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Radichetta about 53 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Radichetta

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Radichetta is a tender plant.

Harvesting Radichetta

Other Names for Lettuce 'Radichetta'

Barba dei frati, Cerbiatta