BARBEX RZ
Salanova® | Knox™ | Incised leaf lettuce | Red
• Triple-red Frisee lettuce seed
• Knox™ trait for delayed pinking after cutting
• Salanova ‘one cut, ready’ variety
• Available from January-June
Details
A crisp frisee-style lettuce variety with triple red leaves.
Attractive, baby-sized leaves produced by Barbex RZ are perfect for the salad leaf segment. These incised, wavy leaves add dimension and texture to any salad preparation. Barbex RZ has been target bred for mechanical harvesting. Leaves are upright, sturdy, and stay off the ground during winter; characteristics promoting a cleaner harvest.
Barbex RZ is a Salanova® variety. With just one cut at the base, Salanova lettuce separates into multiple evenly proportioned, ready-to-eat, leaves. Salanova® lettuce have up tot three times more useable leaves than traditional lettuce.
Barbex RZ also benefits from the Rijk Zwaan Knox™ trait. Knox™ is a naturally occurring trait that has been bred into this variety. This trait delays the pinking of cut leaf surfaces, offering longer shelf life and a more attractive processed product. This means less food waste and more profit.
Barbex RZ is available to order directly online. If you have any questions about this variety or need specialised advice, please don't hesitate to contact us!
Growing schedule
This advice is general and can deviate due to local circumstances such as weather or soil conditions. Please reach out if you want our advice on your exact conditions.