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LOLLO ROSSO LETTUCE SEEDSDescription/TasteLollo Rosso lettuce is small to medium in size, averaging 15-20 centimeters in diameter, and grows in a tightly compact, rosette shape. The frilly and curled, fan-shaped leaves are light green in the center and transition to a deep red-maroon around the edges. Connected at a central base, the leaves do not form a head and are made up of single branches. Lollo Rosso lettuce is tender, crisp, and chewy with a sweet, slightly bitter, and nutty flavor.Seasons/AvailabilityLollo Rosso lettuce is available year-round.Current FactsLollo Rosso lettuce, botanically classified as Lactuca sativa, is an annual, Italian, red loose-leaf variety that is a member of the Asteraceae family. Also known as Lollo Rossa, Lolla Rosso, and Continental Red, Lollo Rosso lettuce is a cut-and-come-again lettuce which means the outer leaves can be harvested and the plant will continue to grow more leaves throughout the season. It is also grown as a baby leaf variety to include in many salad mixes and is a popular variety to grow in home gardens for its resistance to extreme temperatures. Favored for its texture, color, and curly edges, Lollo Rosso lettuce is most commonly used fresh in salads.Nutritional ValueLollo Rosso lettuce contains vitamins A and C, folate, fiber, antioxidants, and iron.ApplicationsLollo Rosso lettuce is best suited for raw applications as its bright color, curly texture, and mild taste is showcased when fresh. The leaves are most popularly added to salads with other greens as the curly leaves increase the surface area and have the ability to catch and hold salad dressing. The leaves can also be used as a garnish, layered in sandwiches, torn and sprinkled over soups, or served as a bed for cooked meat. Lollo Rosso lettuce pairs well with radish, carrots, cherry tomatoes, watercress, frisee lettuce, parsley, pears, pomegranate seeds, garlic, onions, fennel, shallots, poultry, sunflower seeds, gorgonzola cheese, olive oil, balsamic, and champagne vinegar. The leaves will keep up to four days when stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.