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The new variety Early Bird is an iceberg lettuce type, adapted for mid
Spring in the Salinas Valley plantings. Early Bird possesses excellent
corky-root resistance and has a strong tolerance to big vein virus.
Early Bird has a big frame and head size with excellent cap leaf
coverage. Early Bird has a smooth butt appearance with a medium core
diameter, with maturity about one week earlier than any competitive
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| Location |
| Plant Dates |
| Area |
| Salinas Valley |
| Mar. 1 - Mar. 25 |
| King City, Greenfield,
Soledad,
Gonzales, Gilroy,
Hollister,
San Juan Bautista |
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| Apr. 10 - June 20 |
| Chualar, Spreckles,
Castroville |
| Santa Maria |
| Feb. 20 - Mar. 25 |
| East of Freeway |
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| Mar. 15 - June 25 |
| West Santa Maria,
Oso Flaco |
| S.J. Valley |
| Aug. 28 - Sept. 12 |
| Huron, Five Points,
Mendota |
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| Nov. 26 - Dec. 10 |
| Huron, Five Points,
Mendota |
| Yuma |
| Sept. 16 - Oct. 2 |
| Texas Hill, Tacna,
Wellton,
Dome Valley, Somerton |
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Sept. 26 - Oct. 5 |
| Bard, Winterhaven,
Yuma Valley |
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| Dec. 2 - Dec. 12 |
| Bard, Winterhaven,
Yuma Valley |
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