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- Days to maturity
- 70–79 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Billabong (XP 9200037) is an export-quality iceberg bred by Tom McBride for Seminis-Asgrow, released in 1999. The compact plant makes very uniform, well-wrapped, smooth and rounded heads with a small core, and it performs through the whole season. It resists corky root rot. Developed for the Salinas Valley; similar to Top Gun.
Billabong traits
- Uniform, well-wrapped crisphead with small core
- Compact plant
- Performs across the entire season
- Resistant to corky root rot
- Bred by Tom McBride, Seminis-Asgrow, 1999
Good for
- Crisp salads and sandwiches
- Season-long iceberg
Compare with other head lettuce varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billabong this page | 70–79 days | — | — |
| Continuity Crisphead | 70 days | — | — |
| Igloo | 70 days | — | — |
| Yucaipa | 70 days | — | — |
| Ithaca | 72–85 days | — | — |
| Summertime | 68–75 days | — | — |
| Webb's Wonderful | 72 days | — | — |
Billabong FAQ
What kind of head lettuce is Billabong?
Billabong (XP 9200037) is an export-quality iceberg bred by Tom McBride for Seminis-Asgrow, released in 1999. The compact plant makes very uniform, well-wrapped, smooth and rounded heads with a small core, and it performs through the whole season.
How many days to maturity is Billabong?
Billabong is listed at 70–79 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other head lettuce varieties, so check them in the head lettuce growing guide.
How does Billabong compare with other head lettuce varieties?
Billabong: 70–79 days. Similar head lettuce varieties include Continuity Crisphead (70 days), Igloo (70 days), Yucaipa (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Billabong good for?
Billabong is grown for crisp salads and sandwiches, season-long iceberg.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every head lettuce variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Head Lettuce growing guide
- How to Grow Lettuce from Seed: Light, Soil Warmth and Summer Sowing
- Types of Lettuce: Crisphead, Butterhead, Romaine and Loose Leaf
- Why Lettuce Does Not Form a Head, and Why It Turns Bitter
- Lettuce Diseases and Pests: Keeping the Crown Dry
- When to Pick Lettuce and How to Cut and Come Again
- Lettuce Growing Calendar: Spring and Autumn Sowings
- All 30 head lettuce varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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