OUTSTANDING QUALITIES
- Widely adapted
- Light green colour
- Very good uniformity
- Slow to bolt
Lavinia is a green oak leaf variety from Sakata. This variety is very well adapted to all areas of South Africa. Light green colour with a medium to large frame. Lavinia is a fast growing variety that can be produced year-round in mild conditions. Slow to bolt.
SPECIAL VARIETAL REQUIREMENTS
- Widely adapted to year round productions in mild conditions
- Contact your area representative for a sowing guide
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CHARACTERISTIC* |
LAVINIA |
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KIND |
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. var. capitata L.) |
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TYPE |
Green oak lettuce |
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MATURITY |
Takes approximately 30 – 40 days from transplant to harvest |
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SEASON |
Year round production |
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HEAD SIZE |
Medium-large |
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HEAD COLOUR |
Light green |
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BUTT CORE |
Medium |
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HEAD SOLIDITY |
Loose |
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DISEASE |
- |
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BOLTING REACTION |
Slow |
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UNIFORMITY |
Very good |
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LEAF COVER |
Good |
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MARKETS / END USE |
Suitable for hydroponic production, used in pillow packs for variation in colour and taste |
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POPULATION GUIDE |
Hydroponic production: 55 000 plants/ha Open field production: 55 000 plants/ha |
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SPECIAL FEATURES |
Nice green oak frame and leaves light green colour |