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[Lactuca sativa var. capitata] Maraville de Verano batavia lettuce seeds, heat-tolerant, bolt-resistant summer variety.
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Its name, meaning "Summer Marvel", tells the story: Maraville de Verano is a batavia-type headed lettuce, selected to withstand heat and resist bolting during the hottest months of the year.
It belongs to the species Lactuca sativa var. capitata, family Asteraceae. It forms a compact head with a light-coloured heart, with crisp green outer leaves that are slightly blistered.
Sow mainly from May to August for summer harvests, spacing 30 cm between rows and 25 cm within the row, favouring staggered transplanting for a continuous harvest.
It prefers cool, well-drained soils, with regular watering in the hottest months to avoid water stress; light shading during the hottest hours favours its development.
Its good heat tolerance makes it suitable for summer cultivation when other varieties would tend to bolt early; harvest early in the morning for extra crispness.
It can be affected by downy mildew in humid conditions and by collar rot if the soil stays too wet; aphids and slugs are the most common pests.
Perfect for fresh summer salads, it pairs well with tomatoes, cucumbers and fresh cheeses; its French origin makes it a historic variety still widely grown in home gardens.
Rich in water, fibre, potassium and vitamins A, C and K; its low calorie content makes it ideal for light, refreshing summer diets.
Per 100 grams, Maraville de Verano batavia lettuce provides about 15 kcal, 1.2 g protein, 2.2 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 1.3 g fibre. Good source of vitamin A and potassium.