Leafy Greens

Leafy greens are among the most versatile crops for modern greenhouse production, with whole-head lettuces forming an important part of the category.

Leafy Greens

At Viemose DGS, we know that especially whole-head lettuces are one of the crops where a Moving Gutter System can provide significant advantages.

Our system is well-suited to producing consistent, high-quality heads while creating an efficient and controlled workflow from planting to harvesting.

A wide range of whole-head lettuce varieties can be grown in our Moving Gutter System, including:

 

  • Butterhead – Soft, delicate leaves and a compact head, making it a popular choice for fresh-market production.

 

  • Iceberg – A firm, dense head with crisp leaves. Iceberg requires precise cultivation to achieve the desired head size and quality.

 

  • Romaine – Characterised by its elongated shape and upright leaves, Romaine is well suited to controlled greenhouse production.

 

  • Little Gem – A compact Romaine type that combines a small head size with a crisp texture, making it suitable for both retail and foodservice markets.

 

  • Lollo Rossa and Lollo Bionda – Attractive, frilly-leaf varieties that offer strong visual appeal and can be produced as uniform whole heads.

 

  • Oak Leaf – Recognisable by its distinctive leaf shape and soft texture, available in both green and red varieties.

 

  • Radicchio – A distinctive crop with a firm head and characteristic colour and flavour, offering growers an opportunity to diversify their lettuce production.

 

  • Frisée – Known for its finely curled leaves and delicate appearance, Frisée can add variety to a whole-head production programme.
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Consistent Production from Planting to Harvest

Our Moving Gutter System provides a controlled production flow in which plants can be moved through the greenhouse as they develop. This makes it possible to organise crop spacing according to the growth stage and optimise the use of available greenhouse space.

For whole-head lettuce, uniformity is particularly important. Head size, shape, weight, and quality all influence the final value of the crop. By combining the Moving Gutter System with suitable varieties, precise irrigation, climate control, and an appropriate cultivation strategy, growers can create the conditions needed for consistent production.

 

One System, Multiple Lettuce Types

One of the strengths of our Moving Gutter System is its flexibility. Growers are not limited to one type of lettuce and can adapt their production to different varieties and market requirements.

At Viemose DGS, we focus on creating growing systems that help growers make better use of their greenhouse, streamline production, and deliver consistent quality to the market.