Selection (MVG136) - Batavia Lettuce
Batavia lettuce with tender green-brown leaves with a slight reddish tinge and a light gloss. In summer, increasingly turning deep purple-red. Light green inside. Medium-sized, open growth habit. Mild flavour reminiscent of oak leaf lettuce.
More red in summer than in autumn. Tolerant to powdery mildew, heat and bolting. Developed through the 'Mit vereinten Gärten' participatory breeding programme.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Type | batavia lettuce |
|---|---|
| Leaf colour | red-brown, green on inside |
| Colour | green |
| Temperature requirements | frost-sensitive |
| 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
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.