Prodigio is a multi-leaf red oily lettuce that forms a compact, uniform head with a dense, crunchy leaf texture. The leaves feature a bright, saturated red color without brown specks or hues, giving the lettuce an attractive appearance and high tasting score. The average plant weight is about 204 grams, and the yield reaches 2.4 kg per square meter.
This variety is characterized by high resistance to bolting and leaf edge burns, making it a reliable choice for growers. Prodigio possesses stress tolerance and is ideal for year-round cultivation both in open ground during the spring-summer period and using open-flow hydroponics. Thanks to its high processability, the lettuce maintains freshness for a long time, ensuring excellent quality during packaging and transport.
Prodigio is recommended for cultivation using the "baby leaf" technology, which allows obtaining tender and high-quality leaves. The absence of blistering on the leaf blade and the characteristic three-pronged, medium-wavy edge give the lettuce unique organoleptic properties. This variety was developed by Syngenta Crop Protection AG and represents a modern solution for professional vegetable farming.
