Results of head lettuce breeding for commercial production

Posted on 13.11.2025 by admin
UDC 635.5: 631.526.32
https://doi.org/10.25630/PAV.2025.22.91.001

Davletbaeva O.R., Gordeev R.V., Lytov V.I.,Ibragimbekov M.G.

In recent years, interest in growing iceberg lettuce in Russia, especially in open ground, has increased significantly. This is due to its high cold tolerance, early maturity, and excellent nutritional qualities. Due to its flavor and texture, iceberg lettuce is widely used in cooking and dietetics. Furthermore, the expansion of lettuce cultivation is driven by increased demand for this crop, especially in suburban areas of large cities. To meet this growing demand, Agrofirm Poisk continues to breed new varieties. The Lider variety of iceberg lettuce, developed by Agrofirm Poisk, is intended for the fresh market and processing. This variety exhibits vigorous growth and good resistance to premature flowering. It maintains its marketable qualities for a long time before and after harvesting. Suitable for open ground cultivation. One of its key advantages is the ability to control plant growth timing through agronomic methods, maintaining high product quality both in spring and fall. The experience of leading farms has confirmed the high productivity and flexibility of the Lider variety. The variety has performed exceptionally well in the climatic conditions of the Krasnodar Krai, Moscow, Yaroslavl, and Ryazan regions. It is expected to gain widespread popularity in the near future, as it perfectly meets current market standards and product quality demands. Therefore, expanding the area under head lettuce and advancing breeding efforts offer significant prospects for the development of vegetable growing in Russia and will strengthen the position of domestic producers in the global market.

Key words: iceberg, head lettuce, lettuce, iceberg production, fresh greens, quality, vegetable growing, breeding, commercial production, yield, market varieties, breeding achievements, commercial varieties, consumer qualities.

Davletbaeva O.L., Cand. Sci. (Agr.), research fellow, Research sector of breeding and seed production of nightshade crops, ARRIVG – branch of the Federal Scientific Center for Vegetable Growing, breeder of the Poisk Agrofirm. E-mail: vniioh@yandex.ru

Vasilievich R.V., regional manager of the “Poisk” Agrofirm. E-mail: r1881993@yandex.ru

Lytov V.I., chief agronomist of Agrofirm SemAgro LLC. E-mail: vasiliy-litov@yandex.ru

Ibragimbekov M.G., Cand. Sci. (Agr.), Research Onion Crops Breeding and Seed Production Sector, ARRIVG – branch of the Federal Scientific Center for Vegetable Growing, agronomist and seed grower, “Poisk” Agrofirm. E–mail: vniioh@yandex.ru

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For citing: Results of head lettuce breeding for commercial production. O.R. Davletbaeva, R.V. Gordeev, V.I. Lytov, M.G. Ibragimbekov. Potato and vegetables. 2025. No7. Pp. 23-26. https://doi.org/10.25630/PAV.2025.22.91.001 (In Russ.).

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