Organic Lettuce – Lolla Bionda

Organic LETTUCE – LOLLA BIONDA

Organic LETTUCE – LOLLA BIONDA. A large variety found in every Italian market.  A light lime green version of its red twin, with highly frilled leaves of excellent taste, Lolla Bionda forms a mound of pale green, deeply frilled edged leaves. Does not produce a firm heart. Cut the entire plant or just pick leaves as required. Makes an attractive complement to Lollo Rossa.

Cultivation Advice Organic LETTUCE – LOLLA BIONDA

• Sow from late spring until autumn in drills or under cover from the last frost until winter.
• When large enough to handle plant out ensuring at least 9 inches between plants.
• Keep moist during dry weather.
• Don’t pull the entire plant, keep harvesting leaves to encourage further tender growth.