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Oakleaf lettuce (Lactuca

Oakleaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. capitata) Romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. longifolia) TSW: Sowing & planting: Plant density: Seed demand: Cultivation: 0,8-1,2 g, 1 g = 800-1200 seeds. Sowing for pre-cultivation from December to the beginning of August. Direct sowings from the beginning of March. Ideal germination temperature 10-15°C, above 20°C a germination depression is possible. 25 x 30 cm, for large types. For direct sowing 0,6-1 g/10 qm. Typically lettuce will be planted after a pre-cultivation in the greenhouse. With a too high nitrogen level in the soil the susceptibility to rottenness and internal tip burn will increase. TSW: Sowing & planting: Plant density: Seed demand: Cultivation: 0,8-1,2 g, 1 g = 800-1200 seeds. Sowing for pre-cultivation from December to the beginning of August. Direct sowings from begin of March. Ideal germination temperatue 10-15°C, above 20°C a germination depression is possible. Depending on variety 25 x 30 cm, for large types up to 30 x 35 cm. For direct sowing 0,6-1 g/10 qm. Typically lettuce will be planted after a pre-cultivation in the green house. With a too high nitrogen level in the soil the susceptibility to rottenness and internal tipburn will increase. Resistances Resistances Colour HR Description Colour HR IR Description Cantarix red BI:16-26,28,32EU/Nr:0/TBSV Maureen dark green Medium sized red Oakleaf lettuce with excellent colour. Compact type with a nice setup. Bl:16-21,23-26,28- 35EU/Fol:1/Pb Mini romaine lettuce with dark green leaves. Available as organic seeds from Vitalis | Only available as organic seeds from Vitalis | HR: High Resistance | IR: Intermediate Resistance | Variety information is based on our experiences from trial and agricultural production and offers no guarantee. Different climate, soil and cultivation circumstances must be taken into account. Vailan green BI:16-21,23- 26,28,32EU/Nr:0 Tasty Little Gem type with sweet flavour. Crispy heads with a nice yellow filling. Moonred red Bl:16-26,28-35EU/ TBSV LMV:1 Red mini romaine lettuce with a nice filling and a high crop reliability. Perfect in combination with our green variety Vailaan. Suitable for the whole open field season. Xanadu dark green BI:16,21,23,32EU LMV:1/Ss Tasty variety in the mini romaine segment. Fresh green colour and upright growth. Suitable for the whole open field season with a good Downy Mildew resistance. Ovired red Bl:16-21,23-26,28- 35EU Red romain lettuce with a nutty flavour, for year-round cultivation. Also suitable for growing as a red cornsalad. Corbana dark green Bl:16-27,29,32,34EU/ Nr:0/TBSV LMV:1 Large, late bolting romaine lettuce. Upright gowth with a nice yellow filling. Resistant against aphids and strong against internal tip burn. Available as organic seeds from Vitalis | Only available as organic seeds from Vitalis | HR: High Resistance | IR: Intermediate Resistance | Variety information is based on our experiences from trial and agricultural production and offers no guarantee. Different climate, soil and cultivation circumstances must be taken into account. Cantarix Vailan Moonred Xanadu Ovired Corbana 38 | Enza Zaden Enza Zaden | 39