Emerald Giant is a mid-late variety of head lettuce, distinguished by its excellent storage and transportability. The heads weigh between 250 and 500 grams, with leaves featuring a light green hue, a blistered texture, a tender and juicy consistency with an oily sheen. This variety is recommended for cultivation both in open ground and in plastic-covered greenhouses, making it a versatile choice for various climatic conditions.
The lettuce leaves are large, fan-shaped with a ruffled edge and a glossy surface, assembled into compact rosettes with a semi-upright form. They possess a characteristic crunch, lack bitterness, and offer an excellent taste. The variety is resistant to yellowing, bolting, and stem formation, ensuring a stable and high yield. Cuts lettuce maintains its fresh appearance and flavor qualities for an extended period.
Emerald Giant is rich in vitamins and minerals, including ascorbic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, nicotinic acid, rutin, and provitamin A (carotene). Its composition also includes calcium, potassium, iron salts, and organic acids. The juicy lettuce leaves have a beneficial effect on the nervous system, refresh and invigorate thanks to the presence of citric acid and small amounts of bitter substances, making this variety not only delicious but also healthy.
