Red Giant

created by Roy at 19.02.2021

Features

Color

green

dark red

inked

Taste

aromatic

tart

mustard

Slightly spicy

Resistances

cold tolerant

Fruit shape

tapered

Leaves

jagged

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

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

Growing tips

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.