Forellenschluss - Garden Lettuce
ls14 (Lactuca sativa var. romana)
Light green lettuce sprinkled with some brown-red. Well-closing heads and fairly strong leaves. Shape similar to St. Blaise.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Type | early summer, spring |
|---|---|
| Leaf colour | light-green with red dots |
| Colour | green |
| Temperature requirements | low |
| Lactuca sativa var. romana | |
| Nutrient requirements | medium |
| Seed spacing in the row | 25-30 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 25-30 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0.1-0.5 cm |
Explanations
ProSpecieRara: This variety has been awarded by ProSpecieRara as a rare or old variety. ProSpecieRara is a foundation dedicated to preserving the diversity of rare plant varieties. In long-term cooperation with ProSpecieRara, Sativa is active in the important preservation and cultivation of these traditional varieties.
Conservation Breeding: For this variety Sativa practices conservation breeding in Rheinau. To ensure high-quality varieties, they must be maintained. They are regularly replicated and selected by their positive characteristics. In doing so the varieties are continually improved and adapted to growing conditions.
Pelleted seeds (pills). The seeds are coated with mineral fillers. The aim is to standardise size and shape to facilitate (technical) sowing. The biocompatible pills are sold per piece.