Tracy FCS Lettuce 50g

Product Description

Cultivation Information

Mode of Pollination: Open Pollinated
Growing Areas: Warmer regions

Planting Details

Seed Rate: 50g per acre
Approximate Seeds per Gram: 1100 seeds
Spacing: 30 cm x 30 cm

Growth Characteristics

Plant Growth Habit: Elongated, non-branching stem terminating in enlarged floral or floral apices
Maturity: 60 - 70 days after transplanting
Leaf Attitude: Erect with leaf lobing
Leaf Color: Light green with slight twisting of leaf tip
Head Covering by Inner Leaves: Fully covered
Average Head Weight: 650g - 1.0kg
Head / Curd Height: Medium
Head / Curd Shape: Large, circular, and uniform
Head Color: Light green
Head Texture: Firm and crisp

Yield and Resistance

Yield Potential: 35 - 45 tons per acre
Diseases: Notable field resistance to Fusarium yellow and leaf spot disease

Usage and Health Benefits

Usage: Eaten raw and used in many culinary dishes; salads, sandwiches
Health Benefits:
Rich in vitamins C & K
Anti-inflammatory
Improves digestion
Lowers blood pressure
Lowers cholesterol levels
Rich in nutrients; fiber, potassium, carbs