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Early to medium red-tinged Batavia lettuce for spring to autumn harvest (except midsummer). Well formed heads, bolts late. Not resistant to mildew but one of the best varieties on the field.
Type: batavia lettuce Colour: red Recommended crop rotation: 3-4 years Leaf colour: reddish, light green Temperature requirements: frost-sensitive Nutrient requirements: medium
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Outdoor sowing
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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.
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.
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.
