Red Lettuce

Red Lettuce

Cos, lollo Rossa, Oakleaf and Batavian types which have leaf colours ranging from bronze to intense bright red. The ‘redness’ of lettuce leaves is strongly influenced by day-length and intensity of sunlight.

  • All Red Lettuce Varieties

Available Varieties

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Dunrobin

LET 165

A red cos with all the attributes of traditional cos. The red colour is most intense in summer. Leaves are blistered and have a very upright habit. Mildew resistance: Bl 1-16, 19, 21 & 23.

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Foxley

LET 46

A dark red batavian/romaine cross. Attractive elongated teardrop shape leaves with serrated leaf margins. Mildew resistance: Bl 1-16, 19, 21 & 23.

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Morello

LET 144

A triple cherry-red Lollo Rossa with a medium frame, small core and colour deep into the heart. A long standing variety. Mildew resistance: Bl 1-16, 19, 21 & 23.

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Nymans

LET 22

A mid size red cos variety with a lovely burgundy colour halfway into the heart, contrasting with a bright green base. Slow to bolt. Ideal for a twin pack or processing on a closed up spacing. Mildew resistance: Bl 1-16, 19, 21 & 23.

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Roselee

LET 56

A vibrant deep red oakleaf with very good flavour. Very erect habit with thick leaves making Roselee an excellent variety for processing. Mildew resistance: Bl 1-16, 19, 21 and 23.

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Rosemoor

LET 42

A red open-headed batavian variety. The colour is intense cherry-red almost to the core. This variety has a good flavour for such an intense red lettuce. Very open habit, long standing and slow bolting. Mildew resistance: Bl 1-16, 19, 21 & 23.

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Rushmore

LET 16

A large framed traditional double red oakleaf/salad bowl with deeply cut leaves. Our most highly mildew resistant variety. Stands very well. Mildew resistance: Bl 1, 5, 7, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21 & 23-25.

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TZ 1581

LET 180

A vibrant bronze-red cos with good leaf texture and a tall slender heart. The colour becomes more intense under high light levels and cool nights. Mildew resistance: Bl 1-16, 19, 21 & 23.

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TZ 6049

LET 144

A dark red cos with exceptional colour. It has a very nice leaf shape and texture. Mildew resistance: Bl 1-16, 19, 21, 23.