Leading the Lettuce industry
Rijk Zwaan offers future-proof solutions for growers. Lettuce production is evolving rapidly. Labor shortages in mature markets drive mechanization in transplanting and harvesting. At the same time, stricter limits on water, pesticides and fertilizers accelerate the shift to hydroponics. These trends create strong demand for innovative lettuce varieties with robust resistance traits – solutions that help growers stay competitive and meet sustainability goals.
Lettuce varieties for U.S. growers
We breed lettuce varieties to meet the needs of U.S. growers and their customers. Our portfolio focuses on strong field performance, with attention to yield, uniformity, field holding ability, pest and disease resistance, bolting tolerance, ease of harvest, and shelf life. Through innovative breeding and high‑quality seed, we support successful crops and a reliable supply of fresh, healthy lettuce for the U.S. market . Our Lettuce brands & labels
INSV Defense™
Our INSV Defense lettuce varieties have great resistance to the Impatiens Necrotis Spot Virus (INSV)
Salanova®
Fresh, easy-to-prepare lettuce with great tasting baby-sized leaves
Knox™
A trait in lettuce varieties that ensures that the leaves discolor pink less rapidly after cutting
Crunchy Lettuce
The best of cos and iceberg combined
Rijk Zwaan's Hydroponic Solutions
Rijk Zwaan has developed a diverse range of hydroponic-friendly leafy vegetable varieties, suitable for various systems such as floating rafts, fixed and moving gutter systems (NFT), with or without artificial light, single/multi-layer vertical farms, and other soil-less methods. News
Rijk Zwaan USA launches lettuce variety with new aphid resistance
Rijk Zwaan USA has introduced the first Salanova multi-leaf variety – Hirst RZ – with high resistance against biotypes 0 and 1 of the extremely troublesome blackcurrant-lettuce (red) aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri (Nr:0,1).
Denomination of New Official Downy Mildew Race in Lettuce for Western US
On July 1, the US committee of the International Bremia Evaluation Board (IBEB-US) published the denomination of a new race of downy mildew in lettuce, occurring in the western US: BI: 10US.
100 Years of Innovation with Rijk Zwaan at IFPA Foodservice
As we celebrate a century of innovation at Rijk Zwaan, we’re excited to introduce the newest addition to our lettuce assortment, the Large Crunchy Lettuce at the IFPA Foodservice Conference from July 25-26 in Monterey, California. This specialty lettuce combines visual appeal with a sweet, crunchy texture that is sure to become a new favorite vegetable. Visit the Rijk Zwaan booth #505 to learn how Large Crunchy Lettuce can benefit you.