Roxy - Butterhead Lettuces
ks54 (Lactuca sativa)
An attractive dark red, glossy salad with uniform head formation. The variety has proven itself throughout the outdoor season and is slow to bolt. Resistant to mildew of the strains 16, 21, 23, 32.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Type | spring, summer |
|---|---|
| Leaf colour | glossy dark red |
| Colour | red |
| Temperature requirements | low |
| Lactuca sativa | |
| 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
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.