Mr Fothergills Lettuce Lollo Rossa Seeds

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Description

Mr Fothergill's flower and vegetable seeds are perfect for adding a splash of colour and natural beauty to your garden or outside space. Whether you're looking for an addition to your window box, some vegetation for your flower bed or a bit of colour for your windowsill, Mr Fothergill's range of seed will have something for you. Lettuce 'Lollo Rossa' (Lactuca sativa) is an easy to grow, long-lasting variety of lettuce. It produces frilly leaves that are attractively tinged red. A good source of vitamin C and vitamin A this lettuce works great in a salad or sandwich. You can harvest these plants from May to October. They thrive best in full sunlight and like moisture retentive and fertile soil for maximum growth. Specifications Seed Type Vegetable seeds Sowing Dates March to August Height and Spread (Grown) Space between rows: 25cm Harvest Dates May to October Preferred soil type Fertile, moisture retentive Uses Superb for salads and sandwiches Sun/Shade preference Prefers full sun Seed fill 750 seeds approx Care instructions Cut a few leaves from each plant which are perfect for baby leaf style salads They will grow back for up to 4 cuts