Lavinia Green Oak Lettuce

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 area representative for a sowing guide

CHARACTERISTIC*: LAVINIA
KIND: Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. var. capitata L.)
TYPE: Green oak lettuce
MATURITY: Takes approximately 30 – 40 days from transplant to harvest
SEASON: Year round production
HEAD SIZE: Medium-large
HEAD COLOUR: Light green
BUTT CORE: Medium
HEAD SOLIDITY: Loose
DISEASE: 
BOLTING REACTION: Slow
UNIFORMITY: Very good
LEAF COVER: Good
MARKETS / END USE: Suitable for hydroponic production, used in pillow packs for variation in colour and taste
POPULATION GUIDE:
Hydroponic production: 55000 plants final stand per ha
Open field production: 55000 plants final stand per ha
SPECIAL FEATURES: Nice green oak frame and light green colour leaves