Lettuce Seeds Goldorac (Goldorac) Gautier – Batavia for Warm Conditions

Batavia lettuce for hot summers – no bolting, no tip burn, easy to sell.

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Product Code:: Goldorac

Lettuce Goldorac is a certified Batavia variety from Gautier (France) with a heavy compact head and light green curly leaves. High tip burn resistance and delayed bolting make it reliable for spring, summer, and autumn open-field production. Available as pelleted seeds at theseeds.shop in packs of 1,000 and 5,000 pellets.

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1000 pellets 28.00€

5000 pellets 125.50€

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Fruit Appearance

Goldorac forms a heavy, well-shaped, and compact head with characteristic light green curly leaves. Appearance is attractive and consistent – suitable for direct fresh market sales without additional handling. Leaf structure is typical of the Batavia type – firmer and crunchier than butterhead lettuce, with good resistance to transport and short-term storage.

Plant and Yield

Goldorac is a certified Batavia variety developed for production under warm conditions – spring, summer, and autumn in the open field. The compact form makes harvesting and field work easier. High tip burn resistance and delayed bolting make it reliable in hot climates where many lettuce varieties lose quality quickly. Suited to fast production cycles with stable and predictable yields. Available at theseeds.shop in packs of 1,000 and 5,000 pellets.

Resistances (HR / IR)

Bl 16-35EU – Lettuce downy mildew (HR)
Nr:0 – Root-knot nematodes (HR)
Fol:1 – Fusarium wilt (IR)
Bl 29-41EU – Lettuce downy mildew, extended spectrum (IR)

Characteristics
Тип	Батавия
Вегетация (дни)	Варира
Размер	Варира
Сезонност	Пролет, Лято, Есен
Отглеждане	Оранжерии, Открито
Shape	Листна
Устойчивости	Bl, Nr, Fol
Eating quality	Хрупкав
Предназначение	Свеж пазар
Селекция / марка	Rijk Zwaan / Нидерландия

What is the recommended plant density, spacing, and seeding rate?

For lettuce, standard plant density is 9,000–10,000 plants/dka. Recommended spacing is 30–40 cm between rows and 25–30 cm within the row. The seeding rate is 30–50 g transplant/dka at 800–1,000 seeds/g. Goldorac is available in pelleted form, which simplifies precise direct sowing and reduces the need for transplant production.

What temperature is needed for lettuce seed germination?

The minimum germination temperature for lettuce is 3.5°C and the optimal is 12°C. Above 25°C germination is suppressed – an important consideration for summer direct sowing. Goldorac is specifically bred for warm conditions, but for summer direct sowing it is recommended to sow during the cooler part of the day or after light soil irrigation.

Why does Goldorac perform well in hot summers and what are the risks?

Goldorac has high resistance to tip burn and delayed bolting – the two main problems in summer lettuce production. Tip burn (necrosis at leaf margins) is common in warm and dry conditions, while bolting destroys the commercial value of the head. The main remaining risks are severe drought, compacted soil, and downy mildew during humid periods – which is why the HR resistance to Bl 16-35EU is a key advantage.

Is Goldorac suited to fast production cycles?

Yes – the variety is specifically noted as suited to fast cycles. The compact form and uniform head development allow planned and concentrated harvesting. This makes it well suited to growers who run several cycles per season and need predictable delivery schedules.

Why choose Goldorac – what problem does it solve?

Goldorac solves the key challenge in summer lettuce production – finding a variety that maintains quality and commercial appearance in hot climates. The combination of tip burn resistance, delayed bolting, and a broad downy mildew resistance package makes it reliable in conditions where standard lettuce varieties quickly lose value. Suited to professional producers and hobby growers looking for consistent results from spring through autumn.