Albarossa | Red Baby Leaf Lettuce Seed
$6.09—$142.22AUD gst excl.
Albarossa is characterized by upright habit and thin stalks. Red leaves from top to bottom, stalks included
Red baby leaf colour is uniform across all the leaves and the stalks. The leaves have a pleasant wavy shape. Its red colour does not fade under high temperatures, Fusarium resistant. Excellent attitude to second cuts.
Key features
- The leaves have a nice and wavy shape
- Its red color does not fade under high temperatures
- Cut and come again. Excellent attitude to second cuts
- Fusarium resistant
- Excellent field resistance to Bremia, Bl EU TBD
- Certified LMV free
This product can only be shipped to Australia.
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Growing Information
Albarossa (ex#SM4.44) Red Baby Leaf Lettuce Seed
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lactuca sativa
MICRO-FARMING GUIDE
FOR PERMABEDS/SMALL-MED MARKET GARDENS
SALAD MIX/BABY LEAF: INTENSIVE SPACING: 12 rows, 56mm apart, spaced every 12mm,
- SIX ROW SEEDER: hole size C, outboard pulleys, tight brush
- JANG SEEDER: roller, X24 0r XY24; Gear size, 10front 13back; brush 0mm (11 rows)
- SEED DENSITY TARGET: 30m bed; range 115grams
- DAYS IN THE GARDEN: 45 days for two cuttings
NUMBER OF SEEDINGS: Outdoors every 15 days from mid-November to mid-March. In tunnels, Sept 5, Sept
10, Sept 20,Sept 28, March 25, April 5, April 10
CULTURE: Lettuce is hardy and can be planted as early as the soil can be worked. It is a cool weather crop and grows best at temperatures of 16-18C. Careful variety selection is important for hot weather plantings. Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh lettuce.
THERMAL DORMANCY: Lettuce seed can enter thermal dormancy when exposed to high temperatures. Optimum germination results at soil temperatures of 16-20C. The priming process in pelleted lettuce seeds broadens the temperature range in which the seeds will germinate, overcoming some of their thermal dormancy.
TRANSPLANTING: Sow in flats, 4 seeds/2.5cm., or in 19mm plug trays, barely covering seeds with fine vermiculite, 3-4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Shade the flats on sunny, warm days if necessary to keep the soil surface cool, below 24C, until germination. If sowing into flats, transplant 2.5-5cm apart into flats, pots, or cell-type containers about 2 weeks later. Harden seedlings by reducing water and temperature for 2-3 days before planting outdoors. Properly hardened transplants can survive temperatures as low as -6C. Transplant iceberg and romaine lettuce 25-30cm apart, in rows 45cm apart. Other types 20-25cm apart in rows 30-45 apart for full-size heads or 15cm apart for mini heads.
DIRECT SEEDING: Seeds germinate even at low, 4C, soil temperature, but poorly above 24C depending on the variety and seed lot. Sow seeds 25mm apart, rows 30-45cm apart. Cover seed lightly, about 3mm, and firm soil gently. Thin iceberg and romaine lettuce to one plant every 20-25, other types 20-25cm for full-size heads or 15cm for mini heads. Dry soil must be watered to ensure coolness and moisture, and for uniform germination.
DAYS TO MATURITY: For full-size heads in mild temperatures from direct seeding; subtract 10-14 days if transplanting. NOTE: Maturity can be 3 or more weeks later in cool weather, and up to 1 week earlier in hot weather.
AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE: For full-size heads (precision seeded): 1,000 seeds/70m, 28g/1.75km, 150g/acre @65mm apart in rows 45cm apart. For baby leaf: 1,000 seeds/5m, 30g/120m, 500g/2km at 60 seeds/30cm.
Quick Facts
- Latin Name: Lactuca sativa
- Days To Maturity: 32 Days to baby leaf harvest
- Life Cycle: Annual
