Vilmorin Mikado Seeds - Lettuce "Lores"

Technical description

LORES – Open-field butterhead. Intermediate resistance to tipburn, good volume and stable behaviour in the field. Resistances: HR: Bl 1–11,13,15–17

Features

• Variety: LORES
• Species: Lettuce
• Scientific name: Lactuca sativa
• Family: Asteraceae
• Type: Open-field butterhead
• Slot / season: Spring–summer–autumn
• Earliness: Early
• Form: Open pod/fruit
• Colour: Verde mediu
• Vigour: Volum bun
• HR/IR resistances: HR: Bl 1–11,13,15–17
• Use: Fresh market, HoReCa
• Packaging: 5000 sem; 5000 sem drajate
• Product code: AMIA-VIL-012

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: Intermediate resistance to tipburn, good volume and stable behaviour in the field.
• Intended use: Fresh market, 4G, HoReCa

Frequently asked questions

Q1: What is LORES recommended for? A: LORES is recommended for the fresh market, 4g packs and foodservice, with the emphasis on intermediate resistance to tipburn, good volume and stable behaviour in the field. Q2: What technical information matters for LORES? A: Species: Lactuca sativa; type: butterhead lettuce; earliness: early; resistances: HR: Bl 1–11,13,15–17. Q3: How is LORES 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.