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Feb 01
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CHICARITA RZ

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Rijk Zwaan

Cos Lettuce

  • Smooth strong elongated leaves with a crisp crunchy texture
  • Mini Cos type that can be harvested as whole heads or processed as separate leaves
  • Strong against bolting
  • Suitable for hydroponics and outdoor soil cultivation
  • Can be grown year round
  • Very interesting alternative to Iceberg
  • Disease Resistance HR Bl:29, 30, 33-35, 37, 38, 40EU/Fol:1/Nr:0 IR LMV:1.

Additional comments and cultural notes
Disease Resistance Key:

  • HR = High Resistance IR = Intermediate Resistance
  • Bl = Bremia lactucae (Downy mildew)
  • Nr = Nasanovia aphid
  • LMV = Lettuce Mosaic Virus
  • Fol = Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lactucum
Feb 01
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TOSCANAS RZ

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Rijk Zwaan

Iceberg Lettuce

  • Large frame with broad leaves
  • Short core and slow bolting
  • Strong against tip-burn
  • Good heat tolerance for mid Summer harvest
  • Dark green leaf but not glossy
  • Recommended for Summer harvest
  • Disease Resistance HR Bl:31, 32EU/Fol:4/Nr:0/Pb.

Additional comments and cultural notes
Disease Resistance Key:

  • HR = High Resistance IR = Intermediate Resistance
  • Bl = Bremia lactucae (Downy mildew)
  • Fol = Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lactucum
  • Nr = Nasanovia aphid
  • Pb = Pemphigus busarius (Lettuce Root Aphid)
Feb 01
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FALCON

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Large framed variety with good Winter vigour. Dark green colour with good shape and size uniformity. Best suited to late Winter and Spring harvest.

Feb 01
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KIREVE RZ

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Rijk Zwaan

Green Oak Lettuce

  • Large dark green glossy Oak
  • Very fast growing
  • Heart is set deep in the head
  • Very slow bolting
  • Best suited to Spring, Summer and Autumn harvest
  • Disease Resistance HR Bl:31, 32EU/Fol:4/Nr:0/Pb IR LMV:1

Additional comments and cultural notes
Disease Resistance Key:

  • HR = High Resistance IR = Intermediate Resistance
  • Bl = Bremia lactucae (Downy mildew)
  • Nr = Nasanovia aphid
  • Pb = Pemphigus bursarius (Lettuce Root Aphid)
  • LMV = Lettuce Mosaic Virus
  • Fol = Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lactucum
Feb 01
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KIRIBATI RZ

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Rijk Zwaan

Green Oak Lettuce

  • Shiny green colour
  • Strong vigour and fast growth for Winter production
  • Best harvest time Autumn, Winter and Spring
  • Also has strong tip-burn resistance for Summer production. Can be grown year round but is faster bolting in Summer
  • Heads fill out in centre of lettuce and present well
  • Disease Resistance HR Bl:29-31, 34, 36, 39, 40EU/Nr:0 IR LMV:1.

Additional comments and cultural notes
Disease Resistance Key:

  • HR = High Resistance IR = Intermediate Resistance
  • Bl = Bremia lactucae (Downy mildew)
  • Nr = Nasanovia aphid
  • LMV = Lettuce Mosaic Virus
Feb 01
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LORENZO RZ

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Rijk Zwaan

Lollo Bionda Lettuce

  • Dark green colour with fine leaf curl
  • Quick maturing and strong vigour
  • Disease Resistance HR Bl:31, 32EU/Nr:0/Pb IR LMV:1.

Additional comments and cultural notes
Disease Resistance Key:

  • HR = High Resistance IR = Intermediate Resistance
  • Bl = Bremia lactucae (Downy mildew)
  • Nr = Nasanovia aphid
  • Pb = Pemphigus bursarius (Lettuce Root Aphid)
  • LMV = Lettuce Mosaic Virus
Feb 01
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LUNGAVILLA RZ

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Rijk Zwaan

Lollo Bionda Lettuce

  • Mid green Lollo Bionda type similar to Lorenzo RZ in colour
  • Slow bolting and vigorous
  • Versatile variety that can be grown year round, including Summer
  • Experiences vigorous growth through winter
  • Can be grown year round
  • Suitable for hydro and soil grown
  • Disease Resistance HR Bl:29-34, 36, 39, 40EU/Nr:0/Pb IR LMV:1/Fol:4.

Additional comments and cultural notes
Disease Resistance Key:

  • HR = High Resistance IR = Intermediate Resistance
  • Bl = Bremia lactucae (Downy mildew)
  • Nr = Nasanovia aphid
  • Pb = Pemphigus bursarius (Lettuce Root Aphid)
  • LMV = Lettuce Mosaic Virus
  • Fol = Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lactucum
Feb 01
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MADELONA RZ

By

Rijk Zwaan

Cos Lettuce

Open-heart type for Spring, Summer and Autumn harvest

  • Very similar to Auvona with the added benefit of wider resistances to Downy Mildew and Nasonovia Aphid
  • Solid mid rib with less pinking and longer shelf life
  • Sweet flavoured dark green leaves with slight blister and “crunch” to texture
  • Very good recovery rate when processing for whole leaves or Caesar salads
  • Dual purpose for processing and sleeving for fresh market
  • Disease Resistance HR Bl:29-34, 36, 39, 40EU/Nr:0 IR Ss(Rs).

Additional comments and cultural notes
Disease Resistance Key:

  • HR = High Resistance IR = Intermediate Resistance
  • Bl = Bremia lactucae (Downy mildew)
  • Nr = Nasanovia aphid
  • SS(RS) = Sphingomonas suberifacieus (Corky Root)
Feb 01
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PATRONA RZ

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Rijk Zwaan

Cos Lettuce

Open heart type for Winter harvest

  • Solid mid rib with less pinking and longer shelf life
  • Best suited to Autumn, Winter and Spring harvest. Strong against twisting. Complements Auvona for year round production
  • Very uniform leaf length and high processing recoveries
  • Strong narrow, light green leaves with darker outside leaves
  • Disease Resistance HR Bl:29-34, 36, 39, 40EU/Nr:0 IR LMV:1.

Additional comments and cultural notes
Disease Resistance Key:

  • HR = High Resistance IR = Intermediate Resistance
  • Bl = Bremia lactucae (Downy mildew)
  • Nr = Nasanovia aphid
  • LMV = Lettuce Mosaic Virus
Feb 01
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PRUNAI RZ

By

Rijk Zwaan

Red Oak Lettuce

  • Triple red colour
  • Good vigour in cold conditions and relatively slow bolting in Summer
  • Very uniform shape with compact, dense, tidier heads
  • Thick leaves with good shelf life
  • Versatile variety for year round harvest
  • Disease Resistance HR Bl:29, 30, 32, 33EU/Nr:0/Pb IR LMV:1.

Additional comments and cultural notes
Disease Resistance Key:

  • HR = High Resistance IR = Intermediate Resistance
  • Bl = Bremia lactucae (Downy mildew)
  • Nr = Nasanovia aphid
  • LMV = Lettuce Mosaic Virus
  • Pb = Pemphigus bursarius (Lettuce Root Aphid)
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