Carmim Red Batavia

Outstanding Qualities

• Dark red colour
• Vigorous grower
• Uniform leaf shape and size
• Extremely slow to bolt

Carmim is a new dark red Batavia type lettuce that forms part of Sakata’s lettuce range. The significant glossy burgundy coloured leaves make this variety quite unique. Carmim has a lovely texture and is a vigorous grower. The deep red colour creates the perfect contrast needed in pre-pack lettuce end-products. Suitable for year-round production in mild climatic conditions. Carmim is very adaptable and can be planted in all production areas. Takes 55 – 65 days to mature after transplanting seedlings.

Special Varietal Requirements

• Don’t plant in times of frost and very high temperatures
• Contact area representative for a sowing guide