Havasu Iceberg Lettuce (Price From)

R 385.00

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Outstanding Qualities

Spring, summer and early autumn production
Medium to large heads
Very good uniformity
Good field holding ability

Havasu is a large heading iceberg variety suited for spring, summer and early autumn production. The variety delivers uniform heads, with flat bottoms that can be used for the pre-pack market, but large enough to suit the box market as well. Havasu is very slow to bolt.

Special Varietal Requirements

Widely adapted for spring, summer and early autumn production

CHARACTERISTIC HAVASU
KIND Lettuce
(Lactuca sativa L. var. capitata L.)
TYPE Iceberg lettuce
MATURITY Approximately 55 - 60 days from transplant to harvest
SEASON Spring, summer to early autumn
HEAD SIZE Medium to large
HEAD COLOUR Light green to green
DISEASE RESISTANCE -
BUTT CORE Flat neat butt with a medium-small core
HEAD SOLIDITY Good
BOLTING REACTION Slow
UNIFORMITY Very good
MARKETS / END USE Pre-pack and box market, layering allows for processing as well
POPULATION GUIDE Hydroponic production: 55 000 plants/ha
Open field production: 55 000 plants/ha
SPECIAL FEATURES Excellent uniformity, colour and taste