Ulmo
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan, NL
NL
7 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.
Jiska
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
ES
NL
5 records
Vernalia
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.
FR
6 records
Temptation
TerminatedLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
HR
NL
6 records
Murai
TerminatedLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
HR
5 records
Othilie
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
5 records
Icebazaar
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
4 records
Batuka
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Nunhems B.V.
NL
8 records
Fanfare
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Harris Moran Seed Company
NL
4 records
Claudius
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. (NL)
HR
NL
5 records
Alboreto
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
7 records
Macaï
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan, NL
NL
6 records
Thorflash
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
NUNHEMS
NL
7 records
Arusha
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
6 records
Histrion
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan, NL
FR
5 records
Victorinus
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
7 records
Olmetie
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
7 records
Gondar
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Nunhems B.V.
NL
7 records
Platinas
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
5 records
Mellita
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
8 records
Ragol
TerminatedLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
7 records
Rainey
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
7 records
Moonred
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
7 records
SV6621LA
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.
FR
8 records