Astéracées • Lactuca sativa var. capitata

Yugoslavian Red Head Lettuce - Organic

"A lettuce with a deep color, combining rusticity and mild flavors."

$4.49

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Originating in the Balkans, the Yugoslavian Red head lettuce is distinguished by its spectacular purplish-red foliage, which catches the eye and visually enriches vegetable gardens. Traditionally grown in family gardens in the Yugoslav region, it has won over modern gardeners thanks to its hardiness and mild flavor.

In the garden, this variety forms a beautiful, dense head with crisp leaves, ideal for adding a colorful and nutritious touch to salads. Its hardiness makes it a preferred choice for organic gardeners looking for vegetables that are both decorative and flavorful.

  • Growing climate: Temperate climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: Regular

Note: Susceptible to early bolting if too hot.

Primarily used in salads for its mild flavor and crunchy texture, it also adds a beautiful color. It can be eaten raw or in sandwiches. Its deep red color is also appreciated for its presentation on plates. It can be kept refrigerated for a few days, but should not be frozen.

Yugoslavian Red Head Lettuce - Organic

Yugoslavian Red Head Lettuce - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor and outdoor seeding

Germination time

3-10 days

Germination temperature

15° to 20° Celsius

Sowing depth

Surface sowing - without covering the soil

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 55 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

20 cm

Distance between rows

30 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant that tolerates light shade

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

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