Batavia Lettuce Maravilla De Verano [Lactuca sativa var. crispa]

The annual Batavia lettuce 'Maravilla de Verano' is a fast-growing leaf vegetable for moderate and warm temperatures. Also suitable for leaf lettuce cultivation. Open heads with a mild and sweet taste. Ideal for direct sowing or pre-cultivation, pot cultivation possible, sowing spring-summer-autumn, good for mixed culture, harvesting the leaves.

 Description 
The Batavia lettuce 'Maravilla de Verano' is an annual old leaf vegetable from the 19th century that originally comes from France. This robust and fast-growing lettuce variety is also suitable for leaf lettuce cultivation and shows reliable yields in warm temperatures. The robust variety forms rosette-like open heads with slightly curled, crisp, light green inner leaves and upright reddish outer leaves. The taste is fresh, mild and sweet. Very bolt-resistant selection with a long harvest window and good storage capacity. For late spring, summer and early autumn cultivation.

 General information 
Plant family: Asteraceae
Life cycle: Annual
Days to harvest: 50 days
Plant height approx.: 25 cm
Root type: Shallow rooter
Nutrient requirements: Low
Water requirements: Medium
Winter hardiness: Up to 3°C
Location: Sunny until semi shady
Soil: Permeable, loamy, humus

pH value: 5.5 to 6.5

 Sowing and planting information 
Germination type: Light germinator
Sowing depth: 0 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 14-18 °C
Germination time: 5-7 days
Plant and row spacing: 30x30 cm

Germination ability of seeds: 3-4 years

 Mixed culture 
Optimal mixed culture: Bean, Savory, Dill, Pea, Strawberry, Cucumber, Cabbage, Leek, Carrot, Radish, Horseradish, Rhubarb, Beetroot, Salsify, Tomato, Onion
Unfavorable mixed culture: Parsley, Celery

 Sowing by climate zone 
Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
We recommend direct sowing or pre-cultivation in small trays from February to June or in autumn from August to November. The ideal location for the plants is partial shade.
Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
We recommend direct sowing or pre-cultivation in small trays from April to August. The ideal location for the plants is sunny to partially shaded.

 General recommendations 
Depending on the application, we recommend direct sowing or pre-cultivation followed by planting at the specified planting distance. For pre-cultivation, sow the seeds in a small bowl and allow the seedlings to grow until the first visible spinach leaves are visible, then prick them out into the desired container. After pricking out, allow the seedlings to grow at moderate temperatures until they are planted out as seedlings. Plant the seedlings in the bed from the second pair of leaves after the cotyledons.
Batavia lettuce 'Maravilla de Verano' ideally prefers a soil that is moist, permeable and rich in nutrients, with plenty of humus and loam. Does not tolerate waterlogging.

 Additional tips 
For a staggered harvest, several sowings at intervals of 4 weeks are recommended. Heat-resistant, bolt-resistant, germinates successfully even in warm temperatures. For a long harvest period, harvest 1/4 of the leaves from the outside to the inside and take care not to damage the heart in order to keep growth stable. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and permeable soil with good nutrient and water storage capacity, additional incorporation of biochar and primary rock flour is recommended.

 Type of propagation 
Propagation occurs via seeds.

 Plant care 
Occasional weeding helps the young plants to grow. Loose, nutrient-rich and moist soil is sufficient. No fertilization necessary.

 Other names 
Botanical names: Lactuca sativa var. crispa
English names: Batavia lettuce
German names: Bataviasalat
Portuguese names: Alface batávia
Spanish names: Lechuga batavia
French names: Laitue Batavia

 Origin 
Country: Portugal