Lettuce - Lolla Rossa

Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before the average last frost date, and successive plantings thereafter every 3 weeks until 5 weeks before fall frost. The Lettuce Leaf Lolla Rossa, 'Lactuca sativa', has a mild but distinct flavor and that is why Lolla Rossa has a large following. It is an excellent "Cut-and-come-again" lettuce. In addition, the red-edged, frilly, deeply curled leaves are very attractive and they make a wonderful garnish. This very attractive lettuce has a mild, unique flavor that is prized by many. Lettuce likes light, fertile, moist, and well drained soils. Successive plantings can produce lettuce spring through fall. Lettuce grows well near cabbage, beets, carrots, chives, garlic, and onion. Lettuce is a cool season annual. They will grow in light shade. ... more information