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Merit 3186 is an iceberg head type developed for the desert planting
beginning in late Fall. Merit 3186 has excellent color and good leaf
texture compared to Empire. This variety has a large head size and a
medium smooth butt with a large core. Merit 3186 has shown some
tolerance to big vain virus. It matures approximately 70 to 75 days
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| Location |
| Plant Dates |
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| San Joaquin |
| Aug. 28 - Sept. 10 |
| Five Points, Huron,
Bakersfield |
| Imperial Valley |
| Sept. 22 - Oct. 3 |
| Brawley, El Centro,
Salton Sea, Holtville
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| Yuma |
| Sept. 16 - Sept. 26 |
| Wellton, Somerton,
Dome Valley, Tacna |
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| Sept. 25 - Oct. 4 |
| Yuma, Bard, Winterhaven |
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