Vilmorin Mikado Seeds - Lettuce "Batavia Matinale"

Technical description

BATAVIA MATINALE – Blonde Batavia for protected cropping. Blonde colour, bright appearance, suitable for winter conditions; great flexibility of use. Resistances: HR: Bl 30–32EU

Features

• Variety: BATAVIA MATINALE
• Species: Lettuce
• Scientific name: Lactuca sativa
• Family: Asteraceae
• Type: Blonde Batavia for protected cropping
• Slot / season: Autumn–winter
• Earliness: Early
• Form: Batavia
• Colour: Blonde
• Vigour: Good
• HR/IR resistances: HR: Bl 30–32EU
• Use: Fresh market; protected cropping
• Packaging: 5000 sem; 5000 sem drajate
• Product code: AMIA-VIL-013

Growing recommendations

Grown from transplants or by direct sowing, depending on the technology used. It prefers fertile, moist soil and moderate temperatures. For good commercial quality, avoid water stress, wide temperature swings and excessive plant density. Harvest at commercial maturity, before the texture deteriorates.

Growing conditions

• Germination: 4–6 days at 15–18 °C; 7–10 days when sown directly in the ground
• Spacing / density: 10–14 plants/m², depending on season, type and system.
• Temperatures: Germination at 15–20°C; optimal growing range 10–20°C, depending on type and season.
• Exposure: Sun / good light, adapted to the species
• Recommended soil: Fertile, well-drained soil with good structure; adjust fertilisation according to a soil analysis.
• Water needs: Consistent watering, without excess; keep moisture uniform during critical stages.
• Fertilising: Balanced NPK fertilisation, with emphasis on potassium/calcium for fruiting crops and on uniformity for root and leafy crops.
• Productivity: Blonde colour, bright appearance, suitable for winter conditions; great flexibility of use.
• Intended use: Fresh market; protected cropping

Frequently asked questions

Q1: What is BATAVIA MATINALE recommended for? A: BATAVIA MATINALE is recommended for the fresh market and protected cropping, with the emphasis on blonde colour, bright appearance and suitability for winter conditions; great flexibility of use. Q2: What technical information matters for BATAVIA MATINALE? A: Species: Lactuca sativa; type: Batavia for protected cropping; earliness: early; resistances: HR: Bl 30–32EU. Q3: How is BATAVIA MATINALE grown correctly? A: Grown from transplants or by direct sowing, depending on the technology used. It prefers fertile, moist soil and moderate temperatures. For good commercial quality, avoid water stress, wide temperature swings and excessive plant density. Harvest at commercial maturity, before the texture deteriorates.