LS16748
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
NL
5 records
Cultivation
Fresh Consumption of Lettuce
Lactuca sativa L.
The specificity of fresh lettuce consumption lies in stringent requirements for organoleptic properties, nitrate content, and microbiological safety, as the product is not subjected to heat treatment.
In the reference 382 varieties crop Lettuce, where this is mentioned in the description.
Key characteristics of lettuce for fresh consumption include texture, juiciness, and the absence of bitterness caused by the alkaloid lactucin. In breeding and agrotechnology, efforts are focused on minimizing the bitter taste, while maintaining market quality requires strict control of irrigation and temperature regimes to prevent leaf toughening and premature bolting.
Preparation of lettuce includes the necessity of removing moisture from the leaf surface, as excess water negatively affects flavor. Furthermore, the crop is subject to high standards of environmental safety, which limits the use of agrochemicals during the growing season due to the absence of subsequent product processing.
General information about the subject — on the page Fresh market use.
Varieties of Lettuce mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Antaine
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
4 records
Ice Ring
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta UK Ltd
NL
6 records
Octavius
TerminatedLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
5 records
Chester
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Gautier Semences SAS (FR)
FR
NL
3 records
Leonel
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
NUNHEMS
NL
6 records
Thunderinas
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
6 records
Acuario
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
7 records
Takita
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
7 records
Deronda
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
5 records
Impulsion
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
5 records
Carter
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
6 records
Acula
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
5 records
Margarita
Protection expiredLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
3 records
Roselita
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
NL
5 records
Octo
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
5 records
Crispagio
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
7 records
Carterham
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
6 records
Maravia
Application submittedLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.
CZ
FR
4 records
Faramir
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer
NL
6 records
Treslia
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
6 records
Kiteria
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
4 records
Leonice
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
BEJO ZADEN
NL
6 records
Ice Trance
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
NL
5 records