Gaugin lettuce is a leafy type of oil-rich Salanova with a large, compact, open-type horizontal rosette. The plant height reaches 17 cm, and the diameter — 19 cm. Leaves have a shiny dark-red hue, are tender, crisp, small, elongated-elliptical in shape, with a bubbly surface and slightly wavy edges. Leaf consistency is oily, giving them exceptional succulence and pleasant texture. The plant mass can reach up to 280 grams. The Gaugin variety is characterized by high resistance to false powdery mildew, internal necrosis, and lettuce aphids, ensuring stable yields. The plant possesses high plasticity, allowing it to withstand temperature fluctuations and delay bolting, thereby extending the harvest period. Due to these qualities, the variety is suitable for year-round cultivation on various soil types, making it a universal and reliable choice for farmers and gardeners. Additionally, Gaugin lettuce is characterized by high-quality produce, long storage life, and excellent transportability. For sowing, seeds should be planted at a depth of 1–1.5 cm, promoting successful germination and plant development. All these features make Gaugin an attractive variety for commercial cultivation and home use.
