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Old 02-07-2008, 10:05 PM
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I need a bit of advice on growing Lollo Rossa. I have just planted 4 plants that I had growing in the Greenhouse. I have covered them with some netting but wondered if they need covering and should I do anything else with them?

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You don't need to cover them with anything. Slugs might have a go, so take precautions if it gets damp again.
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I never cover mine and they are usually fine. A few bugs when you harvest but you get that in any salad.

Just make sure they are watered if it doesn't rain.

Incidentally - were they green before they went out into the garden. If so, can you tell me how long it took before they turn red??? Just a little thing I've got going on at the mo...see my other lollo rossa postings!
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Incidentally - were they green before they went out into the garden. If so, can you tell me how long it took before they turn red??? Just a little thing I've got going on at the mo...see my other lollo rossa postings!
where they green when i planted them? to be honest I am not loo% sure BUT I think they were green - sorry didnt have much time to take much notice as my little boy was crying so quickly but them in.

I will check for you tomorrow the colour

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Mine were green with a pink tinge - they turned dark mahogany red after they'd gone in the ground.
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just reading the other post and I am sure they where green while in the greenhouse

if it wasnt dark I would take a drive to the allotmemt and have a look tonight - you got me wondering now.
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