Lollo Rossa Sanquine

Family: Asteraceae Leafy Green

Planting Schedule

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Lollo Rossa Sanquine unfurls with a dramatic, wine-red frill—tender leaves that feel delicately crisp, yet melt into a sweet, leafy softness at first bite.

The rosette forms in loose, airy layers, each leaf edged in ruffled lace and kissed with sanguine tones that deepen as cool weather settles in. Ideal for fresh salads and elegant garnishes, this heirloom loose-leaf lettuce shines when you want vivid color and a satisfyingly crisp texture from the garden to the bowl.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 50 DaysHabit: Rosette

Botanical illustration of Lollo Rossa Sanquine

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Lollo Rossa Sanquine Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	May 4th	May 25th	Jul 14th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Apr 27th	May 18th	Jul 7th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Apr 17th	May 8th	Jun 27th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Apr 17th	May 8th	Jun 27th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Apr 21st	May 12th	Jul 1st – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Apr 17th	May 8th	Jun 27th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Apr 15th	May 6th	Jun 25th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Apr 10th	May 1st	Jun 20th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Apr 6th	Apr 27th	Jun 16th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Apr 3rd	Apr 24th	Jun 13th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 28th	Apr 18th	Jun 7th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 23rd	Apr 13th	Jun 2nd – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Mar 13th	Apr 3rd	May 23rd – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Mar 4th	Mar 25th	May 14th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 23rd	Mar 16th	May 5th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Feb 6th	Feb 27th	Apr 18th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Jan 12th	Feb 2nd	Mar 24th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 20th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 20th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	50
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Surface
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	32
Harden Off (days)	6

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Lollo Rossa Sanquine gives you that ruffled, frilly mouthfeel—crisp at first contact, then quickly softens—so dress it lightly and early. Its cool-season sweetness and faint bitterness make it especially good with sharp lemon, salty cheese, and oily dressings that coat the leaf edges instead of pooling.

Best Uses

tear-and-toss salads where the leaves stay lively
use as a colorful base under a thin vinaigrette (dressings should cling, not drown)
light, quick blanch-and-chill for a warm-kissed salad topping
garnish for sandwiches and grain bowls—adds visual flare and a fresh crunch

Flavor Profile

sweet, cool green taste tender-crisp bite with frilly leaf texture slight bitterness in the finish water-light crunch that turns soft fast

Kitchen Pairings

lemon vinaigrette shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano feta roasted chicken honey-mustard dressing extra-virgin olive oil

Frequently Asked Questions

What disease should I watch for with Lactuca sativa (Lollo Rossa Sanquine), and how do I stop it?

Watch for downy mildew and leaf spot, which can spread quickly in cool, damp weather and on crowded plants. Water in the morning at the base so leaves stay dry, thin plants to improve airflow, and remove infected outer leaves immediately. If it keeps spreading, apply a labeled fungicide for leafy lettuce (follow the product’s pre-harvest interval).

How often should I water Lollo Rossa Sanquine during the 40–50 day growing phase?

Keep the soil consistently evenly moist during head/leaf development, aiming for damp—not soggy—conditions. In most home gardens, that’s about 1–1.5 inches of water per week in total, split into 2–3 waterings during warm spells. Because lettuce is shallow-rooted, don’t let the top few centimeters dry out; dryness can trigger bitterness and early bolting.

How can I tell when Lollo Rossa Sanquine is ready to harvest?

Harvest at about 50 days when rosettes are fully formed, leaves are crisp, and the heads/leaf clumps have reached their expected size. For best texture, pick in the morning and harvest the outer leaves first (leave the center to keep producing) or cut the whole rosette at the base when it’s dense. If you notice a sudden rise in stem height or loose, elongated growth, it’s past peak and will taste more bitter.