Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Lettuce
Variety Name: Bauer
Genus: Lactuca
Species: sativa
Year: 2022
Common Name: Lettuce
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Vitalis Organic Seeds
Close Market Comparison: Panisse
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun, partial sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Cool season
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Unique medium green
Plant Habit: Compact
Plant Height: 4 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest): Medium green
Fruit Shape: Lobed leaves
Fruit Size: 8 inches
Fruit Flavor Description: Nice flavor with thick, crunchy leaf texture
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: One
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Garden Spacing: 6-8 inches
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 58
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 34
Plant Spread: 8 inches
Weather or Abiotic Stress Tolerance: Cold
Disease Resistances or Tolerances: High resistance: Bl-EU:16-37/Bl-US:1-9/Nr:0/TBSV, Intermediate resistance: LMV:1
HOW TO GROW
Bauer can be direct-seeded or transplanted and is broadly adapted for in-ground, raised bed, or container plantings. Lettuce seeds need light to germinate and should be planted 1/8 – 1/4 of an inch deep. Compact heads allow for tighter spacing than full-sized varieties. Heads should be harvested at mini to medium size for best flavor. It is recommended to plant multiple successions throughout the season for a continuous harvest.
JUDGE'S OBSERVATIONS
- “Really liked the darker color. Nice compact plant. Enjoyed it very much.”
- “Compact heads make it easy to grow, and the leaves are nice and sturdy.”
- “High quality and high yielding lettuce with dark color, dense heads, and sweet crisp leaves.”
- “Great smaller sized oakleaf because of its attractive color, field holding, and ease of harvest.”
- “I also tested in a home aeroponics system and this cultivar did brilliantly- the dense, compact growth makes this an excellent candidate for controlled environment production.”
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