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Red Gentile Lettuce Seeds
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[Lactuca sativa var. crispa] Red gentile lettuce seeds, thin soft red leaves, high antioxidant content, cut-and-come-again.
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- Red Gentile Lettuce
- The Red Gentile Lettuce Plant
- How to Sow Red Gentile Lettuce
- How to Grow Red Gentile Lettuce
- Tips for Red Gentile Lettuce
- Diseases and Pests of Red Gentile Lettuce
- Uses and Curiosities of Red Gentile Lettuce
- Properties of Red Gentile Lettuce
- Nutritional Values of Red Gentile Lettuce
Red Gentile Lettuce
Red gentile lettuce combines the typical delicacy of gentile-type lettuces with an intense wine-red colour, the result of a high anthocyanin content in the outer leaves.
The Red Gentile Lettuce Plant
A selection of Lactuca sativa var. crispa, red-leaf gentile type: forms a low, light head with thin, soft leaves lacking the typical blistering of other cut-and-come-again varieties.
How to Sow Red Gentile Lettuce
Sow from February to September, with fast germination from 6-8°C; the red colour develops best with late-summer/autumn sowings, as temperatures drop.
How to Grow Red Gentile Lettuce
Prefers cool, well-drained soil, with full sun exposure to intensify the red colouring; regular light watering prevents leaf yellowing.
Tips for Red Gentile Lettuce
For a more vivid colour, slightly reduce watering in the last weeks before harvest: moderate water stress favours anthocyanin production.
Diseases and Pests of Red Gentile Lettuce
The tender leaves attract slugs and snails; mulching or traps help limit damage in the early growth stages.
Uses and Curiosities of Red Gentile Lettuce
Ideal for adding colour and visual contrast to mixed salads, red gentile lettuce is highly sought after in baby leaf mixes for its striking appearance and soft texture.
Properties of Red Gentile Lettuce
Rich in antioxidant anthocyanins, plus vitamin A and folate, red gentile lettuce is one of the most nutritionally interesting cut-and-come-again lettuces.
Nutritional Values of Red Gentile Lettuce
About 15 kcal per 100 g, with over 94% water, a good potassium and fibre content, and higher antioxidant content compared to equivalent green varieties.