The best varieties of lettuce

It is no secret that lettuce leaves along with other cultivated crops have a number of useful properties, but, in addition, they are also a tasty component of many dishes, thanks to which they are well absorbed. But, like other plants, lettuce has many varietal variations, so in order to get the best option, it is so important to choose the one that will bring you the highest quality crop.

"Kucheryavets"

A variety of medium ripeness, the crop of which can be harvested 68-75 days after seeding. The plant has light green leaves, with scalloped edges and a loose head, the mass of which reaches 400 g. When choosing a site for disembarking Kucheryavtsa, pay attention to well-lit areas protected from cold winds. The salad of this variety is a stalk resistant plant. Today is widely known "Kucheryavets Odessa" with a semi-raised rosette and a diameter of about 24 cm. It has light green leaves with solid edges and a slightly swollen texture, without assemblies along the central vein.The weight of a ripe specimen reaches 315 g, it is juicy and contains a lot of protein.

Also worth noting and "Kucheryavets Gribovsky" - semi-chick variety, which is also excellent for growing in open soil. Can be sown on seedlings in March - May, or immediately on the site in early June - the optimal time of disembarkation for summer consumption. From the first shoots to full maturity of the crop takes 59-68 days. The mass of the head of cabbage is usually 250-470 g. The bright green leaves with a finely corrugated edge are large, juicy, crispy and have excellent taste. The plant is quite resistant to various diseases.

"Iceberg"

Relatively new variety of headed crispy lettuce. From the appearance of the first shoots until the time of harvesting, 75-90 days pass. The leaves are crispy, bubbly, bright or bright green with wavy edges and good taste. Unlike most other varieties, suitable for long-term storage in the refrigerator (do not lose their freshness for 3 weeks). The heads of the "Iceberg" are large, have a dense structure and weigh from 300 to 600 g. The variety is suitable for cultivation in spring and summer. Resistant to bolting.

At the same time, a lot of plant-growers appreciate the variety for its unobtrusive, slightly sweetish taste, which goes well with any sauces and dishes. For example, it is excellent for playing the role of various salads, as a side dish for meat dishes, fish, seafood, as well as for snacks and sandwiches. Leaves "Iceberg" can be used to create cabbage rolls, simply replacing cabbage with them.

When choosing a salad of this variety, pay attention to its densityif it seems empty inside, it means that you have not yet had time to fully ripen, but if it is already solid like winter white cabbage, you are late, and you had to start harvesting earlier. Of course, cabbages with sluggish and yellowed leaves should be left in place, and all others should be wrapped in a damp cloth and placed in a bag, stored in a refrigerator.

"Eurydice"

Another mid-season, semi-capped variety of lettuce, which is great for planting in open soil (located on the site in April - May), and in film greenhouses. It is characterized by maroon, large, bubbly leaves, with wavy edges and a crispy texture. The rosette of leaves is semi-raised, compact and reaches a height of about 35 cm with a diameter of 33 cm. Like the previous versions, this plant has excellent taste properties, therefore the seeds of this salad are among the best varieties suitable for growing in open ground.

The mass of an adult and fully ripe plant is 450 g, and the yield reaches 4.3 kg per 1 m².

"Crunchy Vitamin"

Variety Sheet Salad "Crunchy Vitamin" treats sredneranny plants which can be collected in 38-45 days from the moment of the first shoots. It is a fairly compact plant and is approximately 15–18 cm in diameter. It has green, crunchy leaves with an openwork finish, containing many useful acids and vitamins B6 and C.This variety is rich in iron, iodine, copper, cobalt, potassium salts, zinc, calcium and magnesium. It should be noted its value as a source of carotene. The rosette at the leaves of a semi-upright type and reaches a weight of 200 g. 2.8-3.1 kg of crop can be harvested from 1 m² of plantings, and the seeds are sown several times per season. Among the main advantages of this particular variety is the high yield, the crunchy structure of the leaves, the high level of resistance to bolting and the low illumination of the plot, as well as excellent taste.

"Crunchy Vitamin" grown in open, but protected soil by direct sowing or transplanting. In the latter case, 30-35-day saplings, which already contain 5-6 leaves, are ideal for these purposes.

"Grandee"

Another medium early variety of lettuce, which can be cleaned a month after seeding. Rosettes of leaves are upright and reach a height of 20-30 cm, with a diameter of 25 cm. Light green leaves are not large in size, they are dense, glossy, have a rounded shape with a strongly wavy edge. They are all very crispy and form an oval, loose open head. "Grandee" It is characterized by good yield and low speed of planting, but for this it is necessary to grow it in open soil, but under a film cover. The mass of one ripe specimen reaches 300 g, and from 1 m² of area you can collect 3-4 kg of lettuce.

This variety is valued for its high taste characteristics and immunity to marginal leaf burns.

"Jumble"

Among the best varieties of leafy lettuce can not fail to distinguish "Jumble". This mid-season, high-yielding option can be planted in an open, but protected ground by sowing seeds in April-May. If the seedlings are first grown and then transplanted to the site, the seeds are sown in March-April, and the seedlings are transplanted in May. From shoots to the time of harvesting plants usually takes 50-55 days. Lettuce leaves are green, slightly wavy, due to which they form a hemisphere. The outlet is characterized by an average density. About 3.0 to 5.0 kg of crop is usually harvested from one square meter of plantings. This is ideal for decorating the table or making salads.

The average weight of one specimen ranges from 150-200 g, and the main advantages of the variety include good taste, resistance to leaf edge burns.

"Truffle"

A variety of medium-ripening lettuce with delicate, crunchy and corrugated leaves, which, thanks to the reddish-burgundy edge, have a very impressive appearance and are excellent for decorating various dishes. This variety is ideal for growing all year round, both in open field and in winter greenhouses.

"Fairy tale"

Unlike the previous options, "Fairy tale" - leaf salad of an early grade of ripening, which reaches technical ripeness in 46-49 days. The plant is characterized by slightly wrinkled light green leaves, very juicy and delicate in taste. The socket is large, and the mass of one copy reaches 250 g. The advantages of choosing seeds of this particular variety include resistance to bolting and relatively rapid growth for any length of day. Seeds need to be sown in open soil around the beginning of April, keeping a distance of 40-50 cm between rows.

Series "Kitano Seeds"

This series refers to the type of Batavia with the maturation of plants in 40-45 days. This salad has a light green, glossy, curly leaves, characterized by a very good presentation. It tolerates stressful conditions well and is characterized by late marksman, the main thing is to create optimal conditions for it to grow: first of all, to prepare the nutrient soil in open or closed conditions. These are reliable varieties of lettuce, with a fairly compact size and high growth force. The weight of one plant is 300-400 g. Salads "Kitano Seeds" look great in salads, while possessing high taste qualities.

As you can see, almost any of the presented varieties of lettuce can satisfy all your gastronomic and aesthetic needs, but when choosing seeds it is worth starting from the maturity of plants and the climate of a particular region.