OUTSTANDING QUALITIES
- Widely adapted
- Triple red oak
- Very good uniformity
- Slow to bolt
Maira is a triple red oak leaf variety that is very well adapted to open field as well as hydroponic production. Holding ability is very good with a mild flavour. Maira can be grown all year round in areas with mild winter and summer climatic conditions. Avoid extreme heat conditions. The rosette is medium to small in size.
SPECIAL VARIETAL REQUIREMENTS
- Widely adapted for year round productions.
- Does not tolerate extreme hot and cold conditions very well
- Contact your area representative for a sowing guide
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CHARACTERISTIC* |
MAIRA |
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KIND |
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. var. capitata L.) |
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TYPE |
Red 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 |
Small to medium |
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HEAD COLOUR |
Triple red colour |
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BUTT CORE |
Small |
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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 |
Very dark red oak leaf, can be grown under protection and open field |