Crop:

LOLLO ROSSO LETTUCE

Growth Period:

50-80 Days

Humidity Needed:

45-80 %

Nighttime Temperature:

12-25 °C

Plant Height:

15-30 CM

Lollo Rosso lettuce is relatively easy to grow, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners. It thrives in a well-drained growth medium with a pH of 5-8. Keep the substrate consistently moist, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Lollo Rossa lettuce benefits from 16-18 hours of light per day at a suitable temperature and humidity. Regularly thin the seedlings to ensure the proper spacing of about 8-12 inches if you’re growing full heads or 6-8 inches for loose leaf growing. With these basic care practices, you can expect to harvest Lollo Rosso lettuce every 50-80 days. By cultivating and selling Lollo Rosso lettuce, you provide a unique and visually appealing ingredient to your community, cater to the demand for fresh greens, and potentially enjoy a profitable business. Lettuce, especially unique varieties like Lollo Rosso, is a staple in salads and various dishes, ensuring a consistent demand for fresh greens and it can be sold at a premium, offering good profit margins. Growing and selling unique lettuce varieties can educate consumers about the diversity of fresh, locally sourced produce, while locally grown Lollo Rosso lettuce supports sustainable food practices and reduces packaging waste. It offers essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A for vision and skin health, vitamin K for blood clotting and bone health, and vitamin C for immune support. Additionally, it contains folate for cell growth, iron for oxygen transport, and potassium for regulating blood pressure. Lollo Rosso lettuce is also a source of dietary fibre, promoting digestion and gut health. Lollo Rosso lettuce has a mildly sweet and slightly nutty flavour with a hint of bitterness. Its tender, frilly leaves offer a pleasant, crisp texture that adds a delightful crunch to salads and dishes.