From its bold red hue to its delightfully tender texture, this baby Italian variety is surprisingly hearty. Lollo Rossa will produce perfect heads if left to grow to maturity but it can also be harvested younger as a baby leaf that is great for salad mixes. For larger leaves, harvest the entire seedling once it has produced a dense head. Check for bunching with a gentle squeeze. If you are growing for baby leaf production, harvest individual leaves when they reach the desired size. Lolla Rosa is a variety of loose-leaf lettuce with a deep maroon coloration, a slight tendency to curl, and a mild flavor. It's frequently used in gourmet salads. Lolla Rosa is sensitive to heat. Give it early morning sun and then keep it in open shade for the rest of the day. If the weather is too hot, the seeds might not germinate at all. You may have better success growing this plant in small to medium containers. The plant usually does not grow taller than 6 or 7 inches.
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