Iceberg Lettuce Troquel

Troquel

Troquel, our summer iceberg lettuce, offers superior traits for both processing and packaging markets.

Troquel, our summer iceberg lettuce, offers superior traits for both processing and packaging markets. This slow-bolting variety boasts high tolerance to iinternal tipburn and produces well-balanced heads with good size. During processing, Troquel ensures uniformity when cutting, leading to efficient packing and high yield. Additionally, its attractive dark green color makes it a consumer favorite in the packaging market.

Plant characteristics

  • Slow bolting

  • High tolerance to burn (ITB)

  • Good head size and balance

  • Excellent uniformity at cutting

  • Orderly filling

  • High specific weight

  • Attractive shape and colour (appealing for the packaging market)

Head characteristics

  • Iceberg lettuce type

  • Suitable for the hot season

  • High specific weight

Plant population guide

Minimum of 55 000 plants/ha up to a maximum of 85 000 plants/haSlow bolting, high ITB tolerance, good head size, balance, Summer style

Details

Crop
Lettuce
Crop Type
Iceberg
Resistance HR
Bl:29-36,38-41EU/Bl:1-9US/Nr:0
Planting Periods
Spring to summer to autumn (warm)
Growing Method
Open field, Hydroponic, Net house
Country
South Africa
Maturity
Medium
Suited for
Pre-packing, Processing