Espirando
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
6 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.
Topacio
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
BEJO ZADEN
NL
8 records
Moratina
TerminatedLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.
ES
NL
4 records
Bodilique
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
5 records
Vintigo
Application submittedLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
4 records
Exabreeze
Application submittedLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
5 records
Gylona
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Jim Cervantes Flores
NL
5 records
Claremont
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
A L TOZER LTD
NL
3 records
Frisole
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
5 records
Altare
Application submittedLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza zaden Seed Operations B.V.
NL
5 records
Blondeos
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Victor Segura
NL
4 records
Emilina
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
5 records
Helenina
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
NL
5 records
Eunice
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
BEJO ZADEN
NL
6 records
Zanderinas
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
6 records
Gardist
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
6 records
Maurice
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
BEJO ZADEN
NL
8 records
Sichero
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
5 records
Paddington
TerminatedLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
6 records
Irbid
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Global Seeds LLC, Russia
BG
3 records
Castillon
Protection expiredLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
ES
FR
4 records
Valeriano
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
6 records
Xupinas
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
5 records
Emocion
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
5 records