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Cover: Gaugin RZ
CONTENTS Green Coral Types 1
Red Coral Types 2
Salanova® Frisée & Multileaf Butter 3
Green Oak Types 4
Red Oak Types 5
Cos Types 6
Iceberg 7
Endive Butterheads Batavias 8
Spinach for Summer and Winter 9
ABBREVIATIONS Bl - Bremia lactuca (downy mildew in lettuce)
CMV - Cucumber Mosaic Virus
F1 - Hybrid first generation
HR - High Resistance
IR - Intermediate resistance
LMV - Lettuce mosaic virus
Nr - Nasonovia ribisnigri Currant lettuce aphid
Pfs - Peronospora farinosa (downy mildew in spinach)
PACK SIZES Lettuce SP - Split Pill 1,000 pill bottle and 5,000 pill tins
NS - Normal seed 100,000 seed foils
Spinach -25,000 seed, 100,000 seed, 1 million seed
Baby-leaf brassica and beets - 500g tins, 10kg bags
Green Coral Types
Harvest Guide Spring Summer Autumn WinterIndoor / Outdoor: Lorenzo / Licato Lorenzo / Licato Lorenzo / Licato Lorenzo / Licato
Livigna Linaro Linaro Livigna / Linaro
Vivanto / 79-82 Vivanto / 79-82 Vivanto / 79-82 Vivanto / 79-82
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Lorenzo RZ A star performer with its very high uniformity. It is fast growing with strong early vigour. It needs to be managed through summer due to its fast growth rate. Avoid wet cold conditions.
Dark green colour and tight leaf curl.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-23,25/Nr:0 IR:LMV
Strong vigour in winter
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-25/Nr:0 IR:LMV
Livigna RZDark green coral with excellent vigour and disease resistance through winter. Slower bolting than Lorenzo.
Licato RZNew improved Lorenzo type with wider downy mildew resistance. Fast growing vigorous variety suitable for autumn, winter, spring and early summer. Very similar in appearance and speed of growth to Lorenzo.
Improved downy mildew resistance.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27/Nr:0 IR:LMV
Slow bolting in summer.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27/Nr:0 IR:LMV
Higher yield potential.
Resistant HR:Bl:1-27/Nr:0
Linaro RZ (85-14)Dark green coral with thick leaves and good head weights. Slow bolting in summer. Strong disease resistance in cool wet weather. Supersedes Levistro.
79-82 RZAVAILABLE FOR TRIALCompare with Vivanto RZ. More vigour in winter with larger head size. Darker green colour and more upright habit.
Also available: Levistro RZ
Ideal for processing.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27/Nr:0 IR:LMV
Vivanto RZ Dark green leaf and upright plant habit. Deeply incised leaves and an attractive 3D leaf structure. Good shelf life. Easy to process for salad mixes.
Harvest Guide Spring Summer Autumn WinterIndoor / Outdoor: Carmesi / Carmoli Carmesi / Carmoli Carmesi / Carmoli Carmesi / Carmoli
Wilbur Wilbur Wilbur
Cavernet Cavernet Cavernet
Jadigon / Teragon Jadigon / Teragon Jadigon / Teragon Jadigon / Teragon
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Red Coral Types
Strong vigour in winter
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-26/Nr:0
Vigorous grower, in spite of the dark red colour.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-23, 25/Nr:0
Carmesi RZTriple red with good winter vigour. More head weight but smaller leaf size than Carmoli. Slower bolting in summer. A shade lighter red than Carmoli but still very dark red.
Strong winter vigour.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27/Nr:0
High yields.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27/Nr:0
Wilbur (85-42) RZ Supersedes Anthony RZ for winter production. Wider disease resistance and greater vigour in cold wet conditions. Darker red colour and shorter core.
Jadigon RZSalanova® type to compare with Obregon. Good plant vigour with the potential to produce higher yields.
Carmoli RZ Triple red. Very vigorous and fast growing. Produces a large frame. Relatively slow bolting in summer but vigorous in winter. Can be grown year round.
Strong summer performer
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27/Nr:0
High quality leaves for processing.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27/Nr:0
Cavernet RZ Versatile double red coral with good flavour. Slow bolting in summer. Good performer in spring and autumn. Wide downy mildew resistance. Replaces Nation.
Teragon RZ Deeply incised leaves with small leaf scar when cut. Rounded stems giving a strong 3D leaf shape. Very upright plant habit. High quality leaves. Compact plants with high head weights.
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Also available: Anthony RZ, Nation RZ, Obregon RZ
Fancy Lettuce Varieties Lollo Bionda or Green Coral Types
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Salanova® Frisée types and Multileaf Butter types
Also available: Satre RZ
Harvest Guide Spring Summer Autumn WinterOutdoor: Explore / Expedition Explore / Expedition Explore / Expedition Explore / Expedition
79-02 79-02 79-02 79-02
Gaugin / Emerson / Desartes Gaugin / Emerson / Desartes Gaugin / Emerson / Desartes Gaugin / Emerson / Desartes
Sweet crisp flavour.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27/Nr:0 IR:LMV
Less double hearts.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27
More upright for easier harvesting.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27/Nr:0
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Explore RZIncised leaf type for processing. Sweet crisp flavour with good shelf life. Attractive frilled leaves. Upright habit suitable for mechanical harvest.
Emerson RZLarge number of uniform, small leaves per head. Ideal for processing or as whole heads. Less double hearts than Sartre.
Descartes RZAVAILABLE FOR TRIALNew green butter with more vigour and higher yield potential. Very supple leaves for better harvesting and processing. Nasonovia resistant!
Exceptional yields year round.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27/Nr:0 IR:LMV
High yields of red and green leaf.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27/Nr:0
Expedition RZ Darker green version of Explore RZ. Exceptional yield potential. Strong vigour and disease resistance in wet cold conditions.
79-02 RZ AVAILABLE FOR TRIALNew exciting crispy red type. High yield potential. Deeply incised leaves with green and red colour ideal for processing. Upright habit for mechanical harvest.
Good vigour.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-15, 17-22, 24-26
Gaugin RZ Salanova® “Multileaf” dark red butterhead with a very high number of small leaves. Slower bolting in summer than Renoir and more vigorous in winter. Darker red in colour. Suitable for year round production.
Fancy Lettuce Varieties Lollo Bionda or Green Coral Types
Harvest Guide Spring Summer Autumn WinterOutdoor: Kireve / Kibrille Kireve / Kibrille Kireve / Kibrille Kibrille
Indoor / Outdoor: Kipling / Kibou Kipling / Kibou Kipling / Kibou Kibou
Kiribati / Cook Kiribati / Cook Kiribati / Cook Kiribati / Cook
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Green Oak Types
Kireve RZ Very large dark green glossy heads for outdoor production. Very fast growing but slow bolting. Flat heads with deep set growing point. Can be susceptible to Big Vein in cold conditions.
Dark green glossy head.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-26/Nr:0 IR:LMV
Slow bolting medium size heads.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-26/Nr:0 IR:LMV
Kipling RZ Medium sized heads with a compact plant habit and smaller leaf size. Slow bolting in summers with good resistance to tip-burn. Attractive dark green colour.
Kibou RZCompact variety with upright habit, good ground clearance and less basal rots. Bright green colour. Well adapted to hydroponics.
Well adapted to hydroponics.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27/Nr:0 IR:LMV
Slow bolting in summer.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27/Nr:0
Small green well lobed oak leaves.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27
Vigorous variety with strong disease resistance.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27/Nr:0 IR:LMV
Kirinia RZ (83-44) AVAILABLE FOR TRIALSlow bolting in summer and very strong against tip-burn. Thick leaves.
Cook RZNicely lobed leaves with strong glossy green colour. Smaller leaf size than Dagama. More upright habit and wider downy mildew resistance.
Kiribati RZ (83-30) Excellent vigour and disease resistance through winter. Strong against tip-burn in the summer. Solid heads with attractive presentation.
Also available: Kibrille RZ
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Harvest Guide Spring Summer Autumn WinterIndoor / Outdoor: Prunai / Sirmai Prunai / Sirmai Prunai / Sirmai Prunai / Sirmai
Cazarai / Rouxai Cazarai / Rouxai Cazarai / Rouxai Cazarai
Xavier / Xeres Xavier / Xeres Xavier / Xeres Xavier / Xeres
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Red Oak Types
Sirmai RZ Vigorous grower with large frame and bright red glossy leaves. Versatile variety that can be grown year round.
Large glossy red oak for year round production.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-23, 25/Nr:0
Dark red colour.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27/Nr:0 IR:LMV
Cazarai RZ Triple red oak with thick leaves and good shelf life. Smaller leaf size. Good colour contrast between red and green.
Quattro red small leaves.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27/Nr:0
Rouxai RZ (83-90) Brilliant dark cherry red colour. Also red on the underside of leaves. Small leaf size which can be used for processing. Small compact plant habit.
Versatile for year round harvest.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27/Nr:0 IR:LMV
Prunai RZTriple red oak with good speed of growth. Compact plant structure with good head weights. Trial in autumn, winter and spring.
Special cherry-red colour.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27/Nr:0
Xeres RZ (79-94)AVAILABLE FOR TRIALSpecial cherry red colour. Multi-leaf type with a high number of leaves per head. Leaves slightly larger than Xavier. Nasonovia resistant!
Also available: Murai RZ, Anikai RZ
Small red oak leaves.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-26
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Xavier RZRed multi-leaf oak with a high number of small leaves per head. 3D leaf structure which process and present well.
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Cos Types
Also available: Casius RZ, Claudius RZ, Helvius RZAvailable on indent only: Actarus RZ, Amadeus RZ, Avidius RZ
Harvest Guide Spring Summer Autumn WinterOutdoor: Helvius / Salvius Helvius / Salvius Salvius
Actarus / Avidius / Easala Actarus / Avidius / Easala Actarus / Avidius / Easala
Indoor / Outdoor: Claudius / 41-116 / Quintus Claudius / 41-116 / Quintus Claudius / 41-116 / Quintus Claudius / 41-116 / Quintus
Blanes Blanes Blanes Blanes
Ideal for sleeves.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-26 IR:LMV
Easala RZ (41-53) Open heading type. Broad base. Ideal for bagging. Uniform leaf length. Solid veins with less browning. Dark green leaves. Very high recovery rates when processed.
Red mini cos.
Resistant: HR:Bl1-27/Nr:0
41-150 RZ (red) AVAILABLE FOR TRIALNew red mini cos lettuce, the first being developed by RZ. Relatively slow bolting in summer.
Ideal for “Little Gem” cos hearts.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-26 IR:LMV
Blanes RZ Mini cos with sweet crisp flavour. Attractive “Little Gem” hearts. Dark green leaf colour.
Dark glossy green.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-20, 22-25/Nr:0
Strong vigour for winter production.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-15, 17-22, 24-26/Nr:0
Quintus RZ A medium size cos. A real winner for the summer period with strengths in size, shape, weight, adaptability and is suited for whole head sleeve and processing.
Salvius RZ Dark green colour with strong blistered leaves. Good vigour and disease resistance through cool wet weather. Large plants with heads that close in to form hearts.
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Mini cos for leaf production.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-20, 22-25/Nr:0
41-116 RZ Mini cos with open plant habit. Suitable for leaf production or mini hearts. Similar in appearance to Junior but with nasonovia aphid resistance. Dark green leaves which separate easily.
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Iceberg/Crisphead
Large frame for mid summer harvest.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-23,25/Nr:0
Glossy dark green for autumn harvest.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-23,25/Nr:0
Wide downy mildew resistance for spring harvest.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-26/Nr:0
Very uniform harvest.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-26/Nr:0 IR:LMV
Large frame for spring harvest.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-16,21,23/Nr:0
Also available: Award, Casino, Falcon (not RZ varieties)
Harvest Guide Spring Summer Autumn WinterOutdoor: Albanas / Alpinas Albanas / Alpinas
Gitanas / Siberinas Gitanas / Siberinas
Argentinas / Toscanas
Casino Award / Falcon
Toscanas RZ AVAILABLE FOR TRIALHeat tolerant variety for mid summer harvest. Very large frame with broad leaves.
Alpinas RZDark green glossy leaves. Best suited to autumn harvest following on after Albanas
Siberinas RZAVAILABLE FOR TRIALNew vigorous variety for spring harvest. Compare with Gitanas with extra downy mildew resistance. Large frame and head size. Well layered leaf structure suitable for processing.
Mid summer harvest.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-26/Nr:0 IR:LMV
Argentinas RZMedium sized iceberg for mid summer harvest. Slow bolting with a short core and very strong against tip-burn. Slow filling hearts extending the harvesting period possible.
Albanas RZLarge framed well shaped iceberg. Strong leaves with good colour. Very versatile variety in New Zealand conditions.
Gitanas RZLarge farmed vigorous variety that performs well growing through cool conditions for spring harvest. Well layered heads ideal for processing.
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Endive Butterheads Batavias
Also available Barundi RZ
Harvest Guide Spring Summer Autumn WinterIndoor / Outdoor: Korbi / Barundi Korbi / Barundi Korbi / Barundi Korbi
Fabietto / Faustina Faustina Fabietto / Faustina Fabietto
Emocian Emocian Emocian Emocian
Cherokee / Cegolaine Cherokee / Cegolaine Cherokee / Cegolaine Cherokee / Cegolaine
Faustina RZ Glossy green colour. Strong heat tolerance through summer. Suitable for outdoors or hydroponics.
Summer butterhead.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-17,21,23/Nr:0 IR:LMV
Cherokee RZ Triple red “Batavia” type. Very attractive colour and very good taste. Fast growing and quick to fill out.
Very good taste.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-16, 21, 23
Korbi RZ Très Fine Maraîchère type for processing. Good vigour in cool wet conditions. Strong against bolting in summer. Good head weights.
Strong winter vigour.
Fabietto RZ Winter butterhead with good size and vigour. Good speed of growth in cool conditions.
Emocion RZ AVAILABLE FOR TRIAL Crunchy sweet flavour and excellent shelf life. Open plant habit with easily processed leaves ideal for burgers and sandwiches. Great vigour and frost tolerance through winter. Dark green leaves suitable for shredding.
Winter vigour.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1, 4-22, 24,25/Nr:0 IR:LMV
Cegolaine RZ Red mignonette type like a mini cos. Very slow bolting and widely adaptable. Strong against tip-burn.
Very slow bolting.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-23/Nr:0
Ideal for sandwiches and burgers year round.
Resistant: HR:Bl:1-27/Nr:0 IR:LMV
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Spinach for Summer Production
Spinach for Winter Production
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Harvest Guide Spring Summer Autumn WinterOutdoor: Crocodile / Toucan / Donkey Crocodile / Toucan / Donkey
Pelican / Squirrel Pelican / Squirrel
Racoon / Parrot Racoon / Parrot Racoon / Parrot / Dragon
Red Cardinal Red Kitten Red Cardinal Red Cardinal
Dark green upright leaves.
Resistant: HR:Pfs:1-11
For autumn, winter and spring harvest.
Resistant: HR:Pfs:1-11
Racoon RZ Exciting dark green winter variety. Upright habit and fast growing in cold winter conditions. Cotyledons tend to lie flat on the ground for easier harvesting and processing. Compare with Parrot RZ.
Pelican RZAVAILABLE FOR TRIAL Dark green glossy leaves with oval-round leaf shape. Vigorous variety with a firm leaf structure. Best suited to transitional periods autumn and spring for better leaf quality and shelf-life.
Red Cardinal RZ Versatile variety with good vigour for autumn, winter and spring harvest. Thick leaves with good shelf life. Wide downy mildew resistance.
Summer and autumn variety.
Resistant: HR:Pfs: 1-11
Toucan RZSlow bolting summer variety with good heat tolerance. Dark green colour. Slowest bolting variety in the range.
Donkey RZAVAILABLE FOR TRIAL Semi savoy type with good heat tolerance. Thick leaf with strong green colour. Compare with Crocodile RZ. Less pointed leaf. It holds its leaf shape longer.
Red Kitten RZRed veined variety with thick leaves. Slow growing and slow bolting in summer under hot growing conditions. Wide downy mildew resistance.
Thicker leaf and stronger colour.
Resistant: HR:Pfs:1-11
Slow bolting in summer.
Resistant: HR:Pfs:1-11
Also available: Crocodile RZ, Dragon RZ, Parrot RZAvailable for trial: Turaco RZ, Zebu RZ
Vigorous variety with firm leaves.
Resistant: HR:Pfs:1-10/CMV
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Green ButterSweet tender baby leaves
Red ButterSweet tender baby leaves
Green CoralMild & tasty baby leaves
Red CoralMild & tasty baby leaves
ONE CUT, WASH AND IT’S READY!
1 2 3
With only one cut at the base, the head seperates into equally-sized, ready to eat, tasty baby sized leaves.
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Green ButterSweet tender baby leaves
Red ButterSweet tender baby leaves
Green CoralMild & tasty baby leavesy
Red CoralMild & tasty baby leavesy
ONE CUT, WASH AND IT’S READY!
1 2 3
With only one cut at the base, the head seperates into equally-sized, ready to eat, tasty baby sized leaves.
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