Red Velvet

created by Kai at 02.04.2023

Features

Location

Greenhouse

Balcony

Bed

Bucket

Pot

Outdoor

protected

Raised bed

Warm location

sheltered from the wind

deep soil

House wall/wall

roofed

rain-protected

sunny to semi-shady

Color

red

dark red

brown

Taste

mild

aromatic

Fruit shape

curly

broadleaf

Growth habit

sprawling

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

Attractive old variety with particularly dark, reddish-brown leaves. Mild, full flavor. This variety has loose leaves and does not form a heart. Winged lettuce, the leaves are harvested from the outside in. The red color always indicates a content of anthocyanins - the substance that has been identified as an important health substance in vegetables & fruit. The variety is high-yielding and is suitable for both spring and fall cultivation.

Non hybrid

Frostproof