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Stella Rosa
Lettuce
LettuceCichorium intybus
- Full sun
- Zones 3–8
- 115 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 8" spacing
- Moderate water
Overview
Gorgeous range of pink shades with distinct white ribs. An improved pink variety: more marketable heads; thicker leaves with heavier savoy; brighter pink colors; enhanced tipburn and bolting tolerance. Great paired with Luna Rossa. Notes: Expose plants to short days/cold weather to achieve pink color expression. Planting too early risks loose, non-pink heads. Transplant in early/mid August in Maine, later in mild eastern regions.
Planting
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplant date or direct sow outdoors in late summer; transplant in early/mid-August (Maine) to late August/early September (mild regions)
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained loam enriched with compost; neutral to slightly acidic pH. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Slugs, aphids, leaf hoppers. Common diseases: Bolting (excellent resistance), tipburn (excellent resistance), downy mildew, gray mold in high humidity.