Red Giant
Variety
Approved Data
created by Roy at 19.02.2021
Seeds
Available
Fryd BIO Asia-Salat Blattsenf Red Giant
2,95 €
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
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Cold-tolerant and decorative variety of Asian lettuce from the cabbage family. Green leaves with red leaf veins that gain sharpness with age. Leaves are tapered and slightly serrated. Red Giant has a good aroma with tart and mustardy flavor. Short cultivation period. Very cold tolerant.
Non hybrid
Frostproof
Pick outer leaves young. Insensitive to slugs. Germination after 6-12 days at 10-20°C. In winter, protect slightly from heavy frost if necessary. Keep the soil moist. Can also be sown in broadcasted form.
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
Medium
Seeding distance
15 cm
Row spacing
20 cm
Seeding depth
1 cm
Grey mold
Club root of cabbage
Aphids
Land snails
Cabbage fly
Cabbage white
Flea beetles
White fly