Brochure Leafy Vegetables Australia 2020

Lettuce 

Australia 2020

Introduction 

Welcome to the innovative world of Enza Zaden, a world-class vegetable breeding company. 

We develop new vegetable varieties that are grown, sold and consumed all over the world. 

International, but local 

Enza Zaden started in 1938 in Enkhuizen, the Netherlands. Today we have breeding stations 

and seed production facilities all over the world. We are a multi-local company. This means we 

work with local people. They know all the ins and outs of our sector and their local market. 

Australia 

Enza Zaden has been active in most main vegetable markets like sweet pepper, cucumber, 

tomato, onion, cucurbits and leafy vegetables like iceberg, leafy lettuce and cauliflower for 

years through our distributors. From 2020 we continue that relationship with our distributors, 

but will also be commercially active as Enza Zaden with our leafy and high-tech product 

ranges. Before commercialisation, new varieties are trialled rigorously throughout Australian 

growing regions to ensure they meet our market specifications and grower needs. 

Assortment 

In this brochure, we present our current commercial leafy vegetable assortment with some 

new introductions. Feel free to contact your local representative for variety recommendations. 

We can help you select the best varieties for your needs! We look forward to working with you. 

The Enza Zaden Team 

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One-stop shop for lettuce 

Superior shelf life and good taste are standard traits in our varieties. We make sure we keep up with the 

latest trends and developments. In our lettuce breeding strategy, we focus on developing varieties for: 

• production in all growing systems: open field, greenhouse and various hydroponic systems; 

• disease resistance; 

• all markets: fresh produce market, retailers and processors; 

• trends like duo and trio heads, mechanical harvesting and endless processing and packaging concept. 

We have made processing ‘EAZY’ with our Eazyleaf range, designed for a one seed, one-cut, 

multiple leaves solution. 

Our Eazyleaf brand represents lettuce varieties that are 

extremely easy to slice and prepare. Eazyleaf offers a simple, 

unique and quality solution for everyone involved in the 

processing chain. In just one slice, the plant splits into many 

small leaves, all equally sized. 

Advantages for growers 

• Option to mechanise the main crop tasks. 

• Good field standing ability. 

• Uniformity, reliability, quality. 

• Reduced labour costs. 

Advantages for consumers 

• Instant, fresh and healthy salad. 

• Crispy, crunchy and great tasting leaves. 

• Easy to cut when bought as whole head. 

Advantages for the processing industry 

• Excellent shelf life, thanks to a small cutting surface. 

• Strong flexible leaves; waste during cutting and processing. 

• Higher percentage of usable product. 

• Easier to cut and process compared to conventional types. 

• Attractive assortment with various leaf shapes and colours. 


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Eazyleaf 

Green 

Wildebeast | STANDARD 

• High yielding, large mid to dark green coral. 

• Serrated, spikey leaves with a rounded tip. 

• Fine attachment with nice crisp texture. 

• Standard in southern state production areas with added Eazyleaf one-cut benefit. 

• Pairs well with Rhone and has excellent taste. 

• Good size during winter production. 

Ezatrix 

• Compact green Oakleaf type. 

• Considered a ‘true Italian oak’ – a unique line in Australia. 

• Compact yet open plant habit. 

• High percentage pack-out. 

• Well-suited for use in hydroponic systems due to its compactness. 

Budgee | NEW 

• Compact green Cos/Butter type, perfect for salad mix. 

Wildebeast 

Skilton 

Skilton 

• High yielding, compact green Eazyleaf. 

• Leaves are deeply incised and have a coral shape. 

• Small cutting surface keeps leaves fresh for longer. 

• Very nice crisp texture and excellent taste. 

• Similar to Wildebeast, but excellent summer production in southern states and all year in 

Queensland. 

Eztron 

• Green Eazyleaf with very narrow leaf attachment. 

• Forms voluminous heads. 

• For year-round production. 

• Excellent processing variety with extended shelf life. 

Bushmaster 

• Green Eazyleaf with large volume. 

• Eztron with even finer serration. 

• Good size for all year production. 

• Strong against frost and high tolerance against anthracnose. 

• Many leaves of the same size. 

• Nice fresh and shiny colour. 

• For cool and shoulder season production. 

Alvier (E01L.30335) | NEW 

• Large mid-green Oakleaf with smaller lobes. 

• High yielding, but compact upright growth habit. 

• Nice fresh and shiny colour. 

• Excellent uniformity. 

• Perfect for year round production in both open field and hydroponics. 

Alzevir 

• Large green Oakleaf type. 

• Slow bolting and good tipburn tolerance. 

• Attractive fresh colour with nice gloss and 3D shape. 

• Suitable for year round production both open field and hydroponics. 

Ezell 

Budgee 

Ezell | NEW 

• Mid-green fine lobed green coral. 

• Fine attachment and leaves are the perfect size for the processing market. 

• Good volume and high leaf count with nice 3D shape. 

Eztron 

Alvier (E01L.30335) 


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Eazyleaf 

Red 

Ezmina | STANDARD 

• Slow bolting Eazyleaf/Lollotype. 

• Bulky plant that produces high leaf volume. 

• Good leaf dimensions for one-cut and mechanical processing. 

• Pairs well with Ezell. 

Buckley | STANDARD 

• Upright, dark red Italian Oakleaf, pure one-cut type. 

• Oakleaf for whole head or mechanical harvest. 

• Good leaf shape uniformity with high leaf count. 

• Loose leaves with superior colour penetration and flat leaves that are easy to 

process and clean. 

Ezmina 

Rhone | NEW 

• High yielding red coral. 

• Spikey serrated leaves with a rounded tip. 

• Superb, deep red colour with good red/green balance. 

• Pairs well with Wildebeast and Skilton. 

• Fine attachment, excellent shelf-life and 3D leaf structure. 

Ezme | NEW 

• Compact, Cos/Butter leaf. 

• Beautiful cherry red colour. 

• High leaf count with many same size leaves. 

• Good compliment to Budgee. 

Ezme 

Mathix 

• Compact traditional red Oakleaf. 

• Nice colour and very good gloss. 

• Excellent leaf shape with a nice texture. 

• Suitable for both open field and hydroponics. 

Mathix 


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Variety name Resistances Size Growing Processing 

Season 

system (P) 

HR IR S M L Heads (H) Sp Su Au Wi 

Wildebeast | STANDARD Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Nr:0 LMV:1 x OF P / H 

Skilton Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Nr:0 LMV:1 x x OF / HGS P 

Eztron Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Nr:0/TBSV LMV:1 x OF P 

Bushmaster Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Nr:0/TBSV LMV:1 x OF P 

Ezell | NEW Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Nr:0 LMV:1 x OF P 

Ezatrix Bl:16-36EU/1-8US/Nr:0/TBSV LMV:1 x OF P 

Budgee | NEW Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Nr:0/TBSV x x OF / HGS P 

Alvier (E01L.30335) | NEW Bl:16-32,34EU/1-9US/Nr:0/TBSV LMV:1 x OF / HGS P / H 

Alzevir Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Nr:0 LMV:1 x OF / HGS P / H 

Ezmina | STANDARD Bl:16-26,28,32EU/1-9US/Nr:0 x OF / HGS P 

Buckley Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Nr:0/TBSV x OF / HGS P 

Rhone | NEW Bl:16-33EU/1-9US/Nr:0 x OF P / H 

Ezme | NEW Bl:16-36EU/1-8US/Nr:0/TBSV x OF P 

Mathix Bl:16-33EU/1-9US/Nr:0/Pb/TBSV LMV:1 x OF / HGS P / H 

Size: S = Small, M = Medium, L = Large | Growing system: OF = Open fieldHGS = Hydroponic Growing System = Ideal climate = Mild climate 

HR: High Resistance | IR: Intermediate Resistance | For explanation of the codes of resistances, see the table on page 23 of this brochure. 

Current information concerning the resistances is available on www.enzazaden.com. 


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Babyleaf 

Green 

Greenaly 

• Improved Secco. 

• Thick leaf and fine curl, provides good volume to mixes. 

• Mid-green with a nice gloss. 

• Suitable for year-round production. 

• Sweet taste. 

Taco 

• Mid-dark green incised leaf. 

• Thick, glossy leaves with good 3D. 

• Good bolting tolerance and field standing ability. 

• For year-round production. 

Oaking 

• True Oakleaf shape. 

• Dark green, shiny with a nice thick leaf. 

• High yield and good shelf-life. 


Greenaly 

Taco 

Lettony 

• Attractive mid-green Batavia. 

• Nice leaf with fine frill around edge. 

• Very fine attachement. 

• Fast maturing, vigorous. 

• Cool and shoulder season production. 

Celinet 

• Slightly incised Batavia. 

• A nice frill on the edge and a small cut surface. 

• Slower growing with good field holding capacity. 


Running 

• Similar to Oaking, but better colour. 

• Thicker leaf, more incised. 

• Slower growing with good field holding capacity. 


Oaking 

Celinet 


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Babyleaf 

Friel 

• Mid-green Romaine Leaf. 

• Good shape, small cut surface. 


Red 

Friel 

Tantra 

Rosalo 

Moya | NEW 

• True red Oakleaf. 

• Dark red colour with beautiful gloss. 

• Perfect compliment to Oaking or Running. 


Tantra | NEW 

• Red incised variety. 

• Thick, incised leaf with nice 3D shape. 

• High leaf uniformity, small surface. 


Rosalo 

• Voluminous and frilly leaf. 

• Good speed and high yielding. 

• Good red/green contrast. 


Sadawi 

• Voluminous traditional red Oakleaf with good earliness. 

• Fast and upright growth offering good size. 

• Stays compact even under hot conditions with good harvest window. 

• Triple red, thick leaf. 


Tannin 

• Dark red Batavia. 

• Fast and upright growth offering good size. 

• Thick leaf with fine frill and attachment. 


Variety name Resistances Size Growing 

system 

Season 

HR IR S M L Sp Su Au Wi 

Greenaly Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Nr:0 x OF/HGS 

Taco Bl:16-26EU/1-9US/Nr:0/TBSV LMV:1 x OF/HGS 

Oaking Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Nr:0 LMV:1 x OF/HGS 

Lettony BI:16-27,29,31,32,34,36EU/1-9US/Pb/TBSV x OF/HGS 

Celinet Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Nr:0/TBSV LMV:1 x OF/HGS 

Running Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Nr:0/TBSV LMV:1 x OF/HGS 

Friel Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Nr:0/TBSV LMV:1/Ss x OF/HGS 

Moya | NEW Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Nr:0/TBSV LMV:1 x OF/HGS 

Tantra | NEW Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Nr:0/TBSV LMV:1 x OF/HGS 

Rosalo Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Nr:0 x OF/HGS 

Sadawi Bl:16-36EU/1-8US/Nr:0/TBSV x OF/HGS 

Tannin BI:16-36EU/1-9US/Nr:0 LMV:1 x OF/HGS 

Size: S = Small, M = Medium, L = Large | Growing system: OF = Open field HGS = Hydroponic Growing System = Ideal climate = Mild climate 

Sadawi 




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Romaine 

Large Green 

Corbana | STANDARD 

• A popular, fresh, dark green open field variety. 

• Large size with good heart filling and dense heads. 

• Recommended for spring and autumn production, winter QLD. 

Totana 

• Dark green, medium to large heads. 

• Uniform with glossy, dark green leaves. 

• Fast filling and reliable, with a short core. 

• Suitable for shoulder to summer harvest. 

Corbana 

Colbiana | NEW 

• Blonde, medium to large cos. 

• Good size and filling potential, good bolting tolerance. 

• Autumn and cool season production. 

Midi Green 

Kilnsey (E01G.11086) | NEW 

• Medium to large heads. 

• Dark green, larger midi-Romaine. 

• Crispy texture with good processability. 

• Slow bolting suitable for shoulder and warm season. 

Totana 

E01G.10549 | NEW 

• Mid to dark green, midi-Romaine. 

• Strong on bolting and tipburn. 

• Fast filling and reliable. 

• Suitable for shoulder and cool season production. 

Kilnsey (E01G.11086) 


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Romaine 

Mini Green 

Mini Red 

Elf | STANDARD 

• Fresh green, upright mini-Cos for head production. 

Moonred | STANDARD 

• Dark red, glossy mini-Cos. 

• Slightly blistered leaf and great uniformity. 

• Good bolting resistance with tight compact heads. 

• Can be processed or marketed as whole heads. 

• A true benchmark variety in its class. 

• Shiny dark red colour in good contrast to the fresh greenheart. 

• Upright growth and good shape. 

Elf 

Xaroma 

• Tall dark green, glossy mini-Cos. 

• Upright, fast closing to form firm hearts for the bag market. 

• Good size and weight for cool season production and low core in warm season. 

Ovired 

• Good contrast of shiny red to green foliage. 

• Balanced filling and plant structure. 

• Good processability and shelf life. 

Moonred 

Xaroma 

Xisca 

• Mid-green smooth leaf mini-Cos. 

• Suitable for winter and cool season production. 

• Upright, vigorous and fast closing for good shape. 

Xiomara 

• Mid sized dark green mini-Cos. 

• Good resistance, with nice heart and weight. 

• Shoulder season production, good resistance to bolting. 

• Suitable for open field or hydroponics. 

Xolani 

• Dark green and compact mini-Cos. 

• Slow filling, strong against internal tipburn and bolting. 

• Warm season production. 

• Upright growth and good shape. 

Little Gem 

Alborada | STANDARD 

• Dark green Little Gem. 

• Westham type with better resistance. 

• Can also be planted at high density. 

• Shoulder season production. 

Alcazaba | NEW 

• Darker green, glossy Little Gem. 

• Good shape and size. 

• Good hearts, with good weight. 

• Winter and cool season production. 


Almadraba | NEW 

• Mid-green Little Gem. 

Alcazaba 

• Nice upright habit, good filling and nice weight. 

• Excellent shape, sure heading. 

• Warm season production. 


Xiomara 

Almadraba 


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Romaine 

Elizium 

Elizium | NEW 

• Dark green Little Gem. 

• Medium blister, dark green glossy leaves. 

• Compact heavy hearts, ideal for packs. 

• Crisp texture and good tipburn tolerance. 

• Cool season production. 

Battlestar | NEW 

• Deep red Little Gem. 

• Good red and fresh green contrast. 

• Yellow heart. 

• Nice size and shape and compliments green varieties. 

Battlestar 

Variety name Resistances Size Growing 

system 

Processing 

(P) 

Heads (H) 

Season 

HR IR Sp Su Au Wi 

Corbana | STANDARD Bl:16-27,29,32,34,36EU/1-8US/Nr:0/TBSV LMV:1 30-32 cm OF P / H 

Large 

Midi 

Totana Bl:16-32,34,36EU/1-8US/Nr:0/TBSV LMV:1 30-32 cm OF P / H 

Colbiana | NEW Bl:16-32,34,36EU/1-8US/Nr:0/TBSV 30-32 cm OF P / H 

Kilnsey (E01L.30335) | NEW Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Fol:1/Nr:0 26-30 cm OF P / H 

E01G.10549 | NEW Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Nr:0/TBSV 26-30 cm OF P / H 

Elf | STANDARD Bl:16-27,29,32,34,36EU/1-8US/Nr:0 LMV:1/Ss 17-20 cm OF / HGS P / H 

Xaroma Bl:16-27,29,32,36EU/1-8US/Nr:0/TBSV LMV:1/Ss 17-20 cm OF / HGS H 

Xisca Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Fol:1/Nr:0/TBSV LMV:1 17-20 cm OF / HGS H 

Mini 

Xiomara Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Fol:1/Nr:0/TBSV LMV:1 17-20 cm OF / HGS H 

Xolani Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Fol:1/Nr:0/TBSV LMV:1 17-20 cm OF / HGS H 

Moonred | STANDARD Bl:16-26,28-36EU/1-9US/TBSV LMV:1 17-20 cm OF / HGS H 

Ovired Bl:16-21,23-26,28-36EU/1-9US 17-20 cm OF / HGS H 

Alborada | STANDARD Bl:16-36EU/1-9/Fol:1/Nr:0/TBSV 10-14 cm OF / HGS H 

Little Gem 

Alcazaba Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Nr:0 LMV:1/Ss 10-14 cm OF / HGS H 

Almadraba Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Fol:1/TBSV LMV:1 10-14 cm OF / HGS H 

Elizium | NEW Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Fol:1/Nr:0/Pb/TBSV LMV:1 10-14 cm OF / HGS H 

Battlestar | NEW Bl:16-36EU/1-9US/Fol:1/Nr:0/TBSV LMV:1 10-14 cm OF / HGS H 

Size: S = Small, M = Medium, L = Large | Growing system: OF = Open field HGS = Hydroponic Growing System = Ideal climate = Mild climate 




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Resistances 

Resistances in varieties of our crops will be coded (see for 

explanation our coding list at www.enzazaden.com.), unless 

indicated otherwise. In case a variety is resistant to more than one 

pathogen, the individual resistance codes will be separated by the 

symbol“/”. 

High resistance (HR) – plant varieties that highly restrict the growth 

and development of the specified pest or pathogen under normal 

pestor pathogen pressure when compared to susceptible varieties. 

These plant varieties may, however, exhibit some symptoms or 

damage under heavy pest or pathogen pressure. 

• If in a resistance code of a certain variety reference is made to 

certain strains for which the resistance is claimed, this means that no 

resistance is claimed to other strains of the samepathogen. 

• If in a resistance code no reference is made to strains of the 

pathogen for which the resistance is claimed, this means that 

resistance is claimed only to certain not further specified strains of 

the pathogen and herewith disclaiming any guarantee that the variety 

will not be infected by the saidpathogen. 

Intermediate resistance (IR) – plant varieties that restrict the growth 

and development of the specified pest or pathogen, but may exhibit 

a greater range of symptoms or damage compared to highly resistant 

plant varieties. Intermediate resistant plant varieties will still show 

less severe symptoms or damage than susceptible plant varieties 

when grown under similar environmental conditions and/or pest or 

pathogen pressure. 

Tolerance (T) – the ability of a plant variety to endure abiotic stress 

without serious consequences for growth, appearance and yield. 

Disclaimer 

Descriptions, recommendations and illustrations in brochures and leaflets shall correspond as closely as possible to tests and practical 

experience and are subject to typographical and/or printing errors. This information shall be provided to assist professional growers and 

users, whereby variable local conditions must be taken into account. Under no circumstances shall Enza Zaden accept liability based on such 

information for deviating results in the cultivated product. Current information concerning the resistances is available on www.enzazaden.com. 

Explanation of used abbreviations 

Lettuce Code English name Scientific name pathogen ISF Races/Strains Level of resistance 

Viruses 

LMV Lettuce mosaic Lettuce mosaic virus 1 IR 

TBSV Lettuce die-back Tomato bushy stunt virus HR 

Bacteria Ss Corky root Sphingomonas suberifaciens (ex Rhizomonas suberifaciens) IR 

Fungi 

Bl Downy mildew Bremia lactucae 16-35EU/1-9US HR 

Fol Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lactucae 1,2 IR 

Nr Lettuce leaf aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri 0 HR 

Insects 

Me Potato aphid Macrosiphum euphorbiae IR 

Pb Lettuce root aphid Pemphigus bursarius HR 


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