Organic Rose Lettuce - Maraichere Rossa di Verona

Rose salad 'Maraichere Rossa di Verona'

Latin name: Cichorium intybus L.

'Maraichere Rossa di Verona' is a traditional Italian chicory variety that develops large, firm heads with deep red-violet leaves and white veins. It has a crunchy texture and a slightly bitter taste that softens after chilling or cooking. Perfect for salads, grilling, baking and pasta dishes.

Cultivation information:

• Sowing time: June–August (direct sowing)
• Harvest time: September–November
• Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Plant distance: 25–30 cm
• Row spacing: 30–40 cm
• Height: 25–30 cm
• Location: Sun to partial shade
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, keep the soil evenly moist but avoid overwatering

Cultivation tips:

• The leaves become sweeter and less bitter after frost.
• Can be harvested by cutting off the entire head or picking individual leaves.
• Suitable for both open field and greenhouse cultivation.

Use: Perfect in salads, grilled, baked or as a flavor enhancer in pasta dishes.

Rose lettuce 'Maraichere Rossa di Verona' is a hardy and tasty variety that produces a colorful and crispy harvest. For best color and flavor, expose the plants to cooler temperatures toward the end of the growing season.