Lettuce Yashida

Description

Lettuce Yashida

Lettuce Yashida is a premium variety known for its crisp, green leaves and excellent taste. This variety is fast-growing, making it suitable for continuous harvest throughout the growing season. It performs well in both open fields and protected environments such as greenhouses.

Features

• Fast-growing with a short maturity period
• Crisp, vibrant green leaves
• Excellent flavor and texture
• Suitable for both open field and greenhouse cultivation
• Resistant to bolting in warmer conditions

Uses

Lettuce Yashida is ideal for fresh salads, sandwiches, and garnishes. Its crisp texture and mild flavor make it a versatile ingredient in various culinary applications. It is also a good source of vitamins A and K.

Application and Storage

• Sow seeds in well-prepared soil with good drainage. Space plants about 25-30 cm apart. Optimal germination temperature is between 15-20°C.
• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Harvest leaves when they reach the desired size. For continuous harvest, cut outer leaves first.
• Store harvested lettuce in the refrigerator in a perforated plastic bag to maintain freshness for up to 10 days.