Iceberg Lettuce Troquel

Troquel

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

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