Kings Lettuce Lollo Rossa RHS Agm Seeds

Lettuce Lollo Rossa has a delightful deep red tinge over most of the leaves with the added bonus of a distinct texture with their beautifully curly leaves. This variety of lettuce is a loose leaf type. Lettuce is a delicious must have for any tasty salad. So why not add some colour and texture to yours by growing your own fresh, crunchy salad. When to Sow: End of February to July. Where to Sow: Sowings can be made under glass, sow seeds into pots or trays of seed sowing compost at a temperature of 15-20°C and lightly cover seeds with sprinkling of vermiculite or compost. Alternatively sow seeds from April thinly along rows 1.5cm (1/2in) deep and 30cm (12in) apart direct in the vegetable plot. What to do next: Sowings made under glass can be pricked out into individual pots or module trays and grown on until ready to harden off and plant out into the vegetable plot 30cm (12in) apart between the plants and the rows. Seedlings sown direct outside can be thinned once large enough to handle to 30cm (12in) apart. Thinnings can also be transplanted into other rows, watered in well during hot dry spells. Harvest: 10-12 weeks from sowing. Handy Tip: Although the variety forms a loose heart and can be used as a traditional lettuce it is possible to pull leaves a few at a time. Nutritional Value: A good source of antioxidants such as beta-carotene, lutein and vitamin C as well as vitamin K.