Kitare salad is a robust variety with a large, well-formed head and moderately open structure. The leaves have a pleasant dark green glossy hue, smooth with slight waviness, giving the plant an attractive appearance. The plant weight can reach up to 500 grams, making this variety especially valuable for fresh markets and processing.
This variety is distinguished by high resistance to internal necrosis and is not susceptible to diseases such as false powdery mildew and lettuce powdery mildew. Thanks to these qualities, Kitare is suitable for cultivation throughout the season, from March to August. This allows for a steady harvest over an extended period.
Kitare variety seeds are pelleted, with a sowing rate of 30-50 grams per 100 square meters and contain 800 to 1000 seeds per gram. The producer is Rijk Zwaan from the Netherlands, brand — Професійне насіння. This variety belongs to the leafy lettuce group and is recommended for planting under various climatic conditions due to its resilience and quality characteristics.