Herkules - Butterhead Lettuces
For overwintering in the ground. Frost-hardy with light green, large heads for a late harvest.
For overwintering in the ground. Frost-hardy with light green, large heads for a late harvest.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Type | overwinter |
|---|---|
| Leaf colour | light green |
| Colour | green |
| Temperature requirements | medium |
| Lactuca sativa | |
| Nutrient requirements | medium |
| Seed spacing in the row | 25-30 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 25-30 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0.1-0.5 cm |
Explanations
ProSpecieRara: This variety has been awarded by ProSpecieRara as a rare or old variety. ProSpecieRara is a foundation dedicated to preserving the diversity of rare plant varieties. In long-term cooperation with ProSpecieRara, Sativa is active in the important preservation and cultivation of these traditional varieties.
Conservation Breeding: For this variety Sativa practices conservation breeding in Rheinau. To ensure high-quality varieties, they must be maintained. They are regularly replicated and selected by their positive characteristics. In doing so the varieties are continually improved and adapted to growing conditions.