Organic Lettuce ‘Bionda Ricciolina’ is a classic Italian heritage variety, prized for its soft, frilly Blond Green leaves and crisp, succulent stalks. A prolific cut and come again type, it provides continuous harvests of delicate, mild-flavoured leaves perfect for fresh salads and garnishes. Grown from certified organic seeds, it’s an easy and productive choice for any garden, offering beauty and taste from spring through autumn. This packet contains approximately 4000 organic seeds.
ðą Sowing information
Sow directly in well drained, fertile soil from mid-February to end of September. Sow thinly in shallow drills for a continuous supply.
âïļ Light exposure
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Some shade in summer helps prevent bolting and maintains tenderness.
ð§ Water needs
Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist. Consistent hydration ensures crisp, non-bitter leaves.
ðĄïļ Germination temperature & time
Seeds germinate best at 10-20°C, typically within 7-14 days.
ð Plant spacing & final size
Thin seedlings to 20-25 cm apart. Forms loose, frilly rosettes ideal for repeated cutting.
Bullet Technical Data
ðą Sowing depth: Lightly cover, 0.5 cm
ð
Sow: Mid-February to end of September
âïļ Light: Full sun to partial shade
ðĄïļ Germination: 7-14 days
ð Height: Loose rosette, 20-30 cm tall
ðŠī Spacing: 20-25 cm apart
âģ Harvest: Spring through autumn (cut and come again)
ðŠ Seeds: Approx. 4000 organic seeds
