Lactuca sativa var. capitata Red Salanova (Salanova Series)
An annual, butterhead lettuce up to 20cm in height, with a rounded head of loose, soft green leaves, turning to dark red. A sweet variety with a buttery texture which can be sown indoors and planted out from April
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red Green | |||
| Autumn | Red Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Lactuca can be annuals, biennials, perennials or shrubs, with alternate leaves, milky white sap and daisy-like flowers in white, yellow or blue. The genus includes a wide range of wild plants, as well as species cultivated for their edible leaves (lettuce)
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or afternoon shade on moisture-retentive, but free-draining, ideally neutral soil. Water when the soil is dry, ideally early in the morning. Sow a short row every fortnight to ensure continuity of cropping. Use cloches or biodegradable horticultural fleece to protect early and late crops. See lettuce cultivation for more information
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown indoors, planting out from April when the risk of frost has passed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and downy mildews
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