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Lettuce, Lollo Red Hydroponic Seeds
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Description
General Information about Lettuce Lollo Red (Hydroponic Seeds)
Lettuce Lollo Red (Lollo Rossa) is a soft, curly red-leaf lettuce known for its decorative frilled shape and deep burgundy tones. The natural color gradient, green at the base and red at the tips, makes it one of the most attractive lettuces for hydroponic production.
These are hydro-tested, laboratory-checked seeds, chosen for clean germination and stable growth in water systems. Lollo Red performs very well in NFT, Ebb&Flow and Kratky setups, keeping a compact form and producing uniform heads under LED lights. Its strong pigmentation responds beautifully to good lighting, creating vivid, premium-looking leaves that customers love.
Taste and Look of Lettuce Lollo Red
Lollo Red creates a loose, frilly head with soft, curly leaves. The color ranges from fresh green at the stem to rich red and burgundy at the edges.
The taste is mild, fresh, slightly sweet and lightly nutty, making it perfect for colourful salads, sandwiches and decorative plating.
How to Grow Lettuce Lollo Red (Hydroponic)
Recommended systems: NFT, Ebb&Flow, Kratky (also suitable for DWC)
Required nutrient solution: MP SEEDS Hydroponic A+B
Growing Lollo Red in hydroponics is simple and very consistent. Follow these steps:
1. Prepare the cubes
- Use growing cubes (eco cubes, fiber cubes or rockwool).
- Place them in a seedling tray.
- Soak well in water or a very light nutrient mix (EC close to 0).
- Let excess water drain, cubes should be moist, not soaked.
2. Sow the seeds
- Place 1 seed per cube.
- Press lightly or mist to ensure good contact.
3. Sprouting (3–5 days)
- Keep the tray in the dark, warm and humid.
- Ideal temperature: 20–22°C.
- Cover the tray if needed to keep humidity high.
4. Move under light
- When sprouts appear, place them under LEDs.
- Provide 14–16 hours of light daily.
- A bit of blue light helps create strong red color.
- Keep cubes moist but never waterlogged.
5. Seedling stage
Plants are ready when they have:
• first true leaves
• roots coming out of the cube bottom
6. Transfer to the final system
- NFT: place cubes so roots touch the nutrient film.
- Ebb&Flow: place in trays with regular flood cycles.
- Kratky / DWC: keep a small air gap between cube and nutrient water.
- Start using full-strength A+B nutrients.
7. Growing & harvest
- Keep EC, pH, airflow and light stable.
- Good light helps the leaves turn deep red.
- Heads are ready in 30–35 days, fresh and decorative.
How to Use Lettuce Lollo Red Microgreens
Thanks to their neutral, refreshing flavor, these microgreens fit beautifully in:
- salads and wraps
- gourmet sandwiches and burgers
- egg dishes, avocado toast, or poke bowls
- smoothies and green juices
- elegant plating or edible decoration
Their vibrant red-green color creates visual contrast, making them a chef’s favorite for finishing plates.
Nutritional Benefits of Lettuce Lollo Red Microgreens
Lollo Red microgreens are packed with:
- Vitamins C, E, K and folate (B9)
- Beta-carotene and anthocyanins – natural antioxidants
- Minerals: calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and selenium
- Low nitrate content, making them safe even for children
- Dietary fiber and enzymes that support digestion
| Certification: | Conventional seeds |
| Seed Category: | Hydroponic Seeds |
| Latin Name: | Lactuca sativa |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
| Recommended Systems: | NFT, Ebb&Flow, Kratky |
| Sprouting Time: | 3–5 days |
| Total Growing Time: | 30–35 days (full head) |
| Taste: | Mild, slightly sweet, nutty |
| Leaf Color: | Green to burgundy |
| Nutrition Benefits: | Vitamins A, C, K, E, lutein, anthocyanins, antioxidants, minerals |
| Compatible Nutrients: | MP SEEDS A+B fertilizer recommended |
| Compatible Trays: | Ebb&Flow trays |
FAQ, Most Popular Questions about Lettuce Lollo Red (Hydroponic)
Do I need to soak Lollo Red seeds before sowing?
No. The seeds germinate very well without soaking. Sow them directly into moist growing cubes.
How long does Lollo Red take to sprout?
Sprouts usually appear after 3–5 days in warm, humid conditions.
When should I move the seedlings under light?
As soon as you see the first signs of sprouting. Lollo Red needs 14–16 hours of light per day for strong growth and good color.
What hydroponic systems work best for Lollo Red?
It grows very well in NFT, Ebb&Flow and Kratky. It also performs nicely in small DWC setups.
When is the right moment to transplant seedlings to the main system?
Move them when the plants have their first true leaves and roots start growing out of the cube.
