Looking for a new lettuce crop to grow? Which lettuce varieties are a good fit for your farm? Scan the photo gallery for several fresh choices from leading seed breeders and distributors.
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Arroyo (Enza Zaden, Stokes Seeds Inc.)
‘Arroyo’ is a tall upright romaine. It’s best suited for spring harvest in warmer southern areas and summer production for cooler areas. Tight internodes and v-shape make this best for romaine hearts. Matures in 65 days.
Disease package: HR: BI (1-8), Fol (4), TBSV, IR: Rs
‘Aulanko RZ’ a multi-leaf, green-gem lettuce for outdoor production and multi-purpose use. ‘Aulanko RZ’ is ideal for both whole head and cut leaf markets. This variety is a slow bolting with an open heart structure, contributing to it’s suitability for efficient production and processing. ‘Aulanko RZ’ produces uniform leaves and high yields. Matures in 60 to 85 days, depending on area and time of season.
Disease package: Bl: (7-10) US, Bl: (29-40) EU, Nr (0)
Exclusive! Crunchy Cosberg-type mini lettuce. The seeds are organic. ‘Bigelow’ has upright, compact, tightly packed heads. They can be planted at 6 to 8 inch spacing and are adaptable to various planting slots. ‘Bigelow’ resists twisting, the thick, crunchy leaves are sweet and delicious, and handle well. Matures in 45 days.
‘Carmanda’ is a compact, green butterhead that forms pale, glossy heads with tight structure and good weight; for versatile open-field production. It keeps a fresh appearance, even under challenging conditions. A strong disease package supports reliable, clean harvests. The smooth leaves and a tidy frame make it an easy, attractive option for fresh market sales. Matures in 65 days.
Disease package: HR DM, BI (1-9) US, (29-39) EU, Nr (0), IR: F (1,4), LMV (1)
‘Gabita RZ’ is a crunchy-type lettuce that is a hybrid romaine and iceberg cross (also known as Cosberg). It has an amazing sweet flavor, and well closed head and base. ‘Gabita RZ’ is a medium-sized variety, ideal for outdoor spring and fall production. Matures in 55 days.
Disease package: HR: Bl (7-9), Nr (0), Pb, T: Bolting
'Gordini' is a compact summer crisp with a nice disease package for summer production. The heavy heads are more upright than ‘Muir’, and somewhat darker in color. Matures in 50 days.
A high-yielding iceberg suited for cool-to-warm growing slots. ‘Hotshot’ has a large plant frame and thick leaf texture. The uniform heads have short cores. ‘Hotshot’ is a strong performer with superior horticultural traits. Matures in 82 days.
'Iceman’ is the newest addition to Sakata’s iceberg line. It is large in size, with a nice dark color. ‘Iceman’ has uniform heading, great field holding ability, excellent cover and a standout disease package.
This upright, dark-green romaine has tight hearts. A strong performer in the heat, ‘Lassen’ is extremely uniform, with good disease resistance. Matures in 60 days.
A dark-red little gem to complement our other mini varieties. ‘Rosaine’ has an open yet upright habit, with glossy, slightly savoyed red leaves surrounding a buttery, bright-green center. It pairs well with ‘Newham’ for mixed head sales. Matures in 45 days.
Disease package: HR: DM (16-26), (31, 32) EU, FoI (1), Nr (0), Pb
A 2015 AAS Winner! ‘Sandy’ has dark-green frilly leaves and a sweet flavor. It’s great for raised beds, containers and fresh market. Matures in 45 to 50 days.
‘Santa Fe’ has a small, blanched head with green outer leaves tinged bronze-red. It has an extra-crunchy, sweet flavor. A nice variety for fresh market. Matures in 55 days.
‘Silvia’ is a romaine lettuce with dark-burgundy leaves. It has an upright habitat, and sweet and crisp flavor. A standout at fresh market. Matures in 45 days.
‘Skyphos’ is a Boston butterhead variety with brilliant red color half way down the leaf and a brilliant green contrast towards the core. The large head is used for both processing and carton. ‘Skyphos’ has a great texture. The seed is expensive, but worth it. Matures in 68 days.
Disease package: HR: BI (16-26), Nr, IR: LMV (1), Bolting
