Fresh lettuce programs require close coordination of type, head specification, harvest timing, pre-cooling where applicable, packing, transit time and destination requirements.
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Type-led selection
Romaine, Iceberg, Curly Leaf and Lollo Rosso may be evaluated subject to season, regional production and confirmed sourcing.
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Freshness-led logistics
Cut condition, cleanliness, head integrity, temperature and transit planning are evaluated for the agreed program without a universal shelf-life claim.
Potential commercial lettuce types
Lettuce Types & Head Specifications
Commercial availability depends on season, production region and confirmed sourcing. Listed varieties are not guaranteed live stock.
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Romaine
Programs are evaluated according to head size, leaf condition, colour, freshness and packing format.
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Iceberg
Head weight and head-count specifications may be relevant for selected commercial programs.
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Curly Leaf
Selection focuses on leaf quality, freshness, commercial condition and suitable packing.
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Lollo Rosso
May be evaluated subject to season and confirmed sourcing; generic green lettuce photography is not presented as this type.
Commercial specifications
Fresh Lettuce Commercial Specification
Commercial values are confirmed for the selected lot and buyer specification. No unverified numerical calibre is presented as a Sultan standard.
Product
Fresh Lettuce
Origin
Türkiye
Type
According to confirmed supply
Head size / weight
According to buyer specification
Colour
Type dependent
Sorting
Head size, freshness, leaf condition and commercial quality
October – June is a typical Turkish commercial reference window, not a statement of current stock or a universal harvest period.
September may offer limited commercial supply; July and August are generally inactive or limited in this reference calendar.
Actual availability varies according to lettuce type, production region and seasonal conditions and is confirmed at quotation stage.
Contextual field image · location not assigned
Origin & sourcing
Origin & Sourcing
Türkiye’s climate and protected or open-field production systems support commercial lettuce production across different regions. Antalya, İzmir and Bursa are production-context examples, not claims about a specific lot.Sultan Mediterranean coordinates sourcing according to lettuce type, head specification, packing and shipment requirements.Exact origin is confirmed for each commercial lot; contextual field photography is not presented as a Sultan-owned field.
Storage & transport
Freshness & Cold-Chain Management
Fresh lettuce is highly dependent on harvest condition, rapid handling, temperature management and transit time.Where appropriate, pre-cooling and controlled-temperature handling may form part of the selected commercial program; no specific cooling method is claimed universally.Handling requirements depend on lettuce type, harvest maturity, head size, packing, pre-cooling program, transit duration and destination. Final logistics conditions are confirmed for the selected specification.
Quality control
Quality Control
Depending on the agreed program, control may include:
Type verification
Head size or weight
Leaf colour
Freshness
Leaf damage
External contamination
Decay inspection
Packing condition
Label verification
Pre-shipment inspection when agreed
Export documentation
Export Documentation
Buyer questions
Buyer Questions
Which Turkish lettuce types may be available?Commercial programs may include Romaine, Iceberg, Curly Leaf and Lollo Rosso depending on season and confirmed sourcing.When is Turkish lettuce commercially available?Typical commercial supply may extend from autumn through spring and early summer, depending on product type and production region.Can you supply Iceberg lettuce?Iceberg programs can be evaluated according to head size, head count, packing, quantity and shipment period.Can lettuce be packed by head count?Head-count-based packing may be evaluated according to lettuce type and buyer requirements.How is lettuce transported?Transport requirements depend on product type, harvest condition, packing, cold-chain program and transit duration.What information is required for a quotation?Please provide lettuce type, head weight or size, head count if required, packaging, quantity, destination, shipment period and Incoterm.
Individually protected heads — where appropriate and confirmed
Retail-ready formats — subject to packing capability
Customer-specific labelling — subject to facility capability
Reference Iceberg programs may use approximately 8–12 heads per carton; this is not a universal lettuce or Sultan standard
Head count, carton size, protective packing and pallet configuration are confirmed per program
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin — where applicable
Phytosanitary Certificate — where required
Transport Documents
Laboratory or residue-analysis documentation — when requested and available
Destination-specific documentation
Documentation requirements are confirmed according to product, destination country and shipment.
Private label / custom packing
Private Label & Custom Packing
For suitable commercial programs, Sultan Mediterranean can coordinate customer-specific packing and labelling subject to product type, order volume and packing-facility capability.Potential options may include carton labels, retail labels, barcodes, customer artwork and destination-market information.Capability is confirmed separately for each product and shipment program.
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