Lettuce Commander is a high-yielding summer variety bred for uniformity, adaptability, and heat tolerance. It forms large, firm heads with deep green color and excellent leaf coverage, making it suitable for both open-field and protected cultivation. With a maturity period of 50–55 days and germination in 7–10 days, it’s a reliable performer across a wide range of growing conditions. Seeds are chemically treated with Thiram and hermetically sealed for seasonal freshness. Not intended for food, feed, or processing.
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
| Feature | Description |
| Product Name | Lettuce Commander |
| Botanical Name | Lactuca sativa |
| Type | Crisphead (Iceberg) |
| Head Size | Large, firm |
| Leaf Color | Deep green |
| Wrapper Leaves | Excellent coverage |
| Germination Time | 7–10 days |
| Maturity | 50–55 days |
| Sowing Depth | 0.5–1 cm |
| Spacing | 40 cm between rows × 50 cm between plants |
| Light Requirement | Full sun to semi-shade |
| Sowing Method | Tray or direct |
| Moisture Requirement | Keep soil moist |
| Seed Treatment | TMTD 50DS (Thiram) |
| Packaging | Hermetically sealed |
| Supplier | Starke Ayres (Pty) Ltd |
| Customer Service | 0860 782 753 (SA), +27 11 748 3588 (Intl) |
| Website | Commander – Starke Ayres |
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