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Luna Rossa
Lettuce
LettuceCichorium intybus
- Full sun
- Zones 3–8
- 120 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 10" spacing
- Moderate water
Overview
Improved Costarossa type with better color expression, more uniform plants, and less susceptibility to tipburn. Unique rib color ranges from pink to dark red. In the North, slot for late fall harvest. In the South, grow during winter or overwinter. Not suitable for spring planting.
Planting
Direct sow in late summer for fall harvest (North) or in fall for winter/spring harvest (South); not suitable for spring planting
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained loam, moderate fertility. Space plants 10" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, slugs, snails. Common diseases: Downy mildew, lettuce mosaic virus.