Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Lettuce Batavia
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Quantity
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200 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Are Lettuce Batavia Seeds? — Crop Overview
Lettuce Batavia (లెట్టూస్ ఆకులు | लेट्यूस | லெட்டூஸ்) is a cool-season vegetable crop grown across India for its crisp, slightly curly edible leaves used in salads and fresh dishes. Known for its mild flavor and crunchy texture, Batavia lettuce combines features of both iceberg and loose-leaf varieties. Perfectly adapted to South Indian mild climates, it is ideal for kitchen gardening and commercial leafy vegetable farming. Seedvanam.
Why Grow Desi Lettuce Batavia — Farmer & Gardener Benefits
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Benefit
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Detail
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Non-Hybrid
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Save seeds season after season — zero re-purchase cost
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Yield
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0.3–0.5 kg per plant / 30–40 quintals per acre
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Drought Tolerance
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Low — requires regular watering
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Nutrition
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Rich in fiber, vitamins A, C, and folate
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Income
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Dual-use: fresh leaves for kitchen + high-demand salad market
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Soil Health
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Shallow-rooted — suitable for crop rotation
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Nutritional Value of Lettuce Batavia
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Nutrient
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Per 100g (approx.)
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Protein
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1.4 g
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Dietary Fiber
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1.3 g
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Iron
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1 mg
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Vitamin C
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9 mg
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Calories
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15 kcal
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How to Grow Lettuce Batavia Seeds — Farm & Home Garden Guide
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Stage
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Detail
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Land Prep
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Well-drained loamy soil, pH 6–7, rich in organic compost
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Sowing Method
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Direct sow / seedling tray / container
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Seed Rate
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1–1.5 kg per acre / pinch per pot
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Spacing
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20 × 30 cm
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Irrigation
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Light but frequent watering — keep soil moist
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Fertiliser
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Organic compost + vermicompost preferred
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Pest Watch
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Aphids, snails — neem oil and organic traps
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Harvest
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45–60 days — harvest outer leaves or whole head
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Sowing Calendar for Lettuce Batavia — India-Wide
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Season
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Region
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Sowing Months
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Harvest Months
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Kharif
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Telangana, AP, Karnataka
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Limited (heat-sensitive)
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—
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Rabi
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala coasts
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October–November
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December–January
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Winter
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North & Central India
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October–December
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December–February
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Year-round
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Terrace / Container
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Any mild climate month
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45–60 days after sow
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Lettuce Batavia — Crop Quick Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Lactuca sativa
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Telugu Name
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లెట్టూస్ ఆకులు
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Hindi Name
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लेट्यूस
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Tamil Name
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லெட்டூஸ்
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Crop Type
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Leafy Vegetable
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Sowing Season
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Rabi / Winter
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Germination
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5–10 days
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Days to Harvest
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45–60 days
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Drought Tolerance
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Low
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Farm Scale
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Kitchen garden to commercial farm
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Seed Type
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Desi, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Common Names of Lettuce Batavia Seeds Across India
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State/Region
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Common Name
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Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
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లెట్టూస్ (Lettuce)
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Tamil Nadu
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லெட்டூஸ் (Lettuce)
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Karnataka
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ಲೆಟ್ಯೂಸ್ (Lettuce)
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Maharashtra
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लेट्यूस (Lettuce)
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Gujarat
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લેટિસ (Lettuce)
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North India
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लेट्यूस
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West Bengal
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লেটুস (Lettuce)
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Odisha
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ଲେଟସ୍ (Lettuce)
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Kerala
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ലെറ്റ്യൂസ് (Lettuce)
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Why Buy Lettuce Batavia Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi & seed-saving — one purchase, multiple seasons
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Tested for Indian conditions — not imported or lab-modified
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Hyderabad-based, ships pan-India — farmer-friendly bulk options available
Frequently Asked Questions — Lettuce Batavia Seeds
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Question
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Answer
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What is Lettuce in Telugu?
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లెట్టూస్ (Lettuce)
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Desi or hybrid?
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100% desi, open-pollinated — save seeds each season
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Best season in Telangana?
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October–November (Winter/Rabi)
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Suitable for small farms?
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Yes — works from terrace pots to 1-acre plots
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Germination rate?
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85%+ under proper Indian growing conditions
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