{"product_id":"lettuce-lollo-biondo-432","title":"Lettuce Lollo Biondo Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLollo Biondo is an attractive Italian Looseleaf Lettuce producing masses of finely curled, deeply ruffled leaves in a fresh, pale green. The green counterpart to the better-known Lollo Rosso, it brings the same distinctive frilled form to the garden with a lighter, brighter appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crisp leaves have a refreshing flavour with a delicate hint of bitterness that gives them more character than many mild lettuces. Their highly ruffled edges add texture and volume to salads and make an attractive addition to sandwiches, wraps and garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than waiting to harvest the entire plant, Lollo Biondo is particularly well suited to cut-and-come-again harvesting. Pick individual outer leaves as required while leaving the central growing point intact, and plants will continue producing fresh foliage over an extended period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLettuce is one of the world’s oldest cultivated salad vegetables, grown for thousands of years and spreading through the ancient Mediterranean world. Today its enormous diversity includes looseleaf, cos, butterhead and crisphead forms adapted to a wide range of climates and seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most lettuces, Lollo Biondo prefers fertile, well-drained soil with a near-neutral pH and consistent moisture. It performs best in mild conditions, with some afternoon shade beneficial as temperatures increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 600–1,000 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 200 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring to autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow shallowly, approximately 3–5 mm deep, directly into prepared soil or raise in trays for transplanting. Lettuce seed needs only a light covering and germinates best in cool to mild conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants approximately 20–30 cm apart for mature plants, or sow more closely for baby-leaf production. Grow in full sun during cooler weather or provide some afternoon shade as temperatures increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep soil consistently moist to encourage crisp, tender growth and reduce stress that can cause bitterness or premature bolting. Harvest individual outer leaves regularly, leaving the centre intact for continued production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375833764058,"sku":"prefix_681c1f7189fcc1.14380240","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g","offer_id":46375833796826,"sku":"prefix_681c1f7189fd20.39654100","price":6.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g","offer_id":46375833829594,"sku":"prefix_681c1f7189fd44.06948814","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":46375833862362,"sku":"prefix_681c1f7189fd67.05332040","price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Lettuce_LolloBiondo_c3044c41-62b6-4e0b-9f50-0ecfd5a07b98.jpg?v=1785801702","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/lettuce-lollo-biondo-432","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}