Lollo Di Vino

Lettuce

45d to harvest

Velvety, wine-kissed leaves unfurl in a loose rosette, their deep burgundy tones edged with a tender, frilled green—like velvet ribbon caught in a cool-season breeze. Lollo Di Vino delivers a pleasantly crisp bite with a gentle, leafy sweetness, making it a standout for fresh salads and bright garnishes. Grow it for its heirloom charm and its dramatic color that deepens as the weather cools, reaching peak texture in about 45 days.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Apr 10th
Last Frost	May 8th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 8th
Harvest Begins	Jun 22nd
Harvest Ends	Sep 30th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	45
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)	35
Harden Off (days)	6

Recommended Companions

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I water Lollo di Vino during its main growing phase to keep heads from getting bitter or stressed?

During the main growth period (from when seedlings establish until harvest), keep the soil consistently evenly moist, not soggy. In most home gardens that means watering about 2–3 times per week with enough water to wet the root zone, then adjusting to daily check—only let the top 1 inch dry slightly between waterings. Because Lactuca sativa is shallow-rooted, irregular drying followed by heavy watering often leads to bitterness and leaf toughening.

How do I tell when Lollo di Vino is ready to harvest?

Harvest at about 45 days from sowing when rosettes are full size and the leaves are crisp and tender rather than overly tough. For best texture, cut the outer leaves first if you want a longer picking window, or harvest the whole plant when the rosette is well developed. If leaves taste increasingly bitter as the plant gets heat-stressed, harvest immediately rather than waiting for maximum size.