| NEW VARIETY - PATENT PENDING |
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Sterling is an early fall head/iceberg variety. It has a medium to large
frame and head size. It has a strong leaf texture with excellent bolting resistance and
high tolerance to tip burn. Sterling is an intermediate Salinas type with medium to long
cap leaf coverage, medium smooth midrib, and flat but appearance. This variety is excellent
for wrap lettuce or for other fresh market needs.
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| Location |
| Plant Dates |
| Area |
| San Joaquin |
| Aug. 5 - Aug. 12 |
| Huron, Five Points, Bakersfield |
| Yuma |
| Sept. 5 - Sept. 12 |
| Texas Hill, Tacna, Wellton, Somerton |
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| Sept. 8 - Sept. 12 |
| Yuma, Bard, Winterhaven |
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