Advantages

• Resistance to Corky Root and LMV
• Excellent Big Vein tolerance
• Dark green head color
• Excellent carton appearance

Premiere is the first multiple disease resistant iceberg variety for coastal California with Corky Root and Lettuce Mosaic Virus resistance as well as excellent tolerance to Big Vein. Even under severe disease pressure, Premiere has the ability to produce a high quality large head of lettuce without becoming oversized. Premiere is a large heading variety adapted to both early and main season planting for the coastal valleys of California. The strong resistance to Corky Root and Lettuce Mosaic Virus allows for optimum performance in second and third slot summer planting. Exceptional performance has been noted under severe disease conditions when other varieties have failed. Premiere has performed exceptionally well in Salinas Valley trials. This variety can produce attractive Salinas type heads with large, smooth, flat butts and excellent dark green color.