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Red Batavia "Barba dei Frati" Lettuce Seeds
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[Lactuca sativa] Red batavia lettuce seeds, elongated pointed leaves with red shading, fast growth and regrowth after cutting.
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Red Batavia "Barba dei Frati" Lettuce
Also known as "canary's tongue" or "catalogna", red "barba dei frati" is a head and cut-and-come-again variety with very fast growth, featuring elongated, pointed leaves with distinct red shading.
The Red Batavia "Barba dei Frati" Lettuce Plant
It belongs to the species Lactuca sativa, family Asteraceae. It forms a medium-large, tall, open head with elongated, narrow, lance-shaped leaves in green with marked red shading.
How to Sow Red Batavia "Barba dei Frati" Lettuce
Sow from March to September in a seedbed or directly in the field, transplanting seedlings 25 cm apart within the row and 40 cm between rows.
How to Grow Red Batavia "Barba dei Frati" Lettuce
It prefers cool, fertile soils, well-drained in spring and more compact in summer; it has excellent bolt tolerance, suited to spring, summer and autumn production.
Tips for Red Batavia "Barba dei Frati" Lettuce
Harvest about 35 days after transplanting, with a 30-60 day growing cycle; as a baby leaf crop, it regrows very quickly after cutting.
Diseases and Pests of Red Batavia "Barba dei Frati" Lettuce
It has excellent tolerance to downy mildew (Bremia); aphids and slugs remain the most common pests to monitor in humid conditions.
Uses and Curiosities of Red Batavia "Barba dei Frati" Lettuce
Of excellent quality, it is widely used in salad mixes thanks to its thin, pointed leaves; it is eaten fresh, in single or mixed salads.
Properties of Red Batavia "Barba dei Frati" Lettuce
It has a very low calorie content and is rich in carotenoids, iron, potassium and vitamins A, B2 and C; the reddish colouring adds antioxidant anthocyanins.
Nutritional Values of Red Batavia "Barba dei Frati" Lettuce
Per 100 grams, red "barba dei frati" lettuce provides about 16 kcal, 1.3 g protein, 2.3 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 1.5 g fibre. Good source of vitamin A and potassium.