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[Lactuca sativa var. capitata] Camaro red batavia lettuce seeds, large tightly closed head, intense garnet-red colour.
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Camaro red batavia lettuce forms a large, tightly closed head, with blistered outer leaves and jagged edges in an intense garnet-red colour, prized for its yield and bolt resistance.
It belongs to the species Lactuca sativa var. capitata, family Asteraceae. A voluminous headed lettuce with oval, elongated, crisp leaves, lightly blistered and toothed, coloured intense red on the outside.
Sow almost all year round, from January to September for staggered transplanting, spacing 30 cm between rows and 25 cm within the row, for a harvest covering most of the year.
It adapts well to mild and warm temperatures, preferring loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, with regular watering to keep the head crisp.
Its long resistance to bolting makes it ideal for extended harvests; it can be harvested by cutting the whole head or picking outer leaves for staggered production.
It can be affected by downy mildew and grey mould in overly humid conditions; aphids and slugs are the most common pests to monitor, especially in wetter periods.
Ideal raw in salads, it pairs well with nuts, aged cheeses and fresh fruit such as pears; its intense red colour also makes it decorative as a garnish for cold dishes.
Rich in fibre, beta-carotene, folic acid and vitamins A, B, C, E, K; the red colouring indicates a higher antioxidant content compared to green varieties.
Per 100 grams, Camaro red batavia lettuce provides about 16 kcal, 1.3 g protein, 2.3 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 1.4 g fibre. Good source of vitamin A, C and potassium.