Red Giant

Variety

Red Giant

created by Roy at 19.02.2021

Seeds

Available

Fryd BIO Asia-Salat Blattsenf Red Giant

2,95 €

Synonyms

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

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.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Seeding distance

15 cm

Row spacing

20 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm

Diseases

Grey mold

Club root of cabbage

Pests

Aphids

Land snails

Cabbage fly

Cabbage white

Flea beetles

White fly

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