Moonred

Moonred

Moonred is a widely adaptable variety for spring summer and autumn plantings. Moonred has a very good curd cover producing high quality curds which are very dense and firm, making it ideal for the pre-pack market.

Moonred is a widely adaptable variety for spring summer and autumn plantings. Moonred has a very good curd cover producing high quality curds which are very dense and firm, making it ideal for the pre-pack market.

Plant characteristics

  • Warm season cultivation

  • Vigorous and upright plants

  • High field standing ability

  • High quality yield

Head characteristics

  • Medium sized heads

  • Round, dome shaped heads

  • Good curd cover and wrapper leaves

  • Good firm quality heads

Plant population guide

Minimum of 55 000 plants/ha up to a maximum of 85 000 plants/ha

Details

Crop
Lettuce
Crop Type
Mini-Romaine
Resistance HR
Bl:29-41EU/Bl:1-9US/Fol:4/TBSV
Resistance IR
LMV:1
Planting Periods
Year-round
Growing Method
Open field, Net house
Colour
Dark red
Country
South Africa
Maturity
Medium
Suited for
Pre-packing, Processing
Our varieties of type Mini-Romaine | Lettuce