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Bookmark or Share- 18 Different Types of Lettuce with Pictures - Only FoodsThe four common types of lettuce based on the shape, texture, and uses include Crisphead, Butterhead, Romaine, and Loose-Leaf Lettuce. In addition to these four main lettuce types, a fifth variety of lettuce, called asparagus lettuce or celtuce, is grown for its thick stems that are commonly used in Chinese cuisines. There are also several cultivars of lettuce produced by mixing these popular lettuce types, some of which are mentioned below.
- Lettuce | Description, Varieties, & Facts | Britannicalettuce, (Lactuca sativa), annual leaf vegetable of the aster family (Asteraceae). Most lettuce varieties are eaten fresh and are commonly served as the base of green salads. Lettuce is generally a rich source of vitamins K and A, though the nutritional quality varies, depending on the variety.
- 18 Types of Lettuce and the Best Ways to Eat Each OneAlternate name/varieties: Batavia lettuce, leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce, red leaf lettuce, Redina Characteristics: They have a mild flavor and are very pliable, despite the crunchy stem.
- Growing Lettuce: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Lettuce ...Lettuce is cool-season crop that grows well in the spring and fall in most regions. This crop is perfect for beginners; it’s easily sown by seed directly in the soil as soon as the ground can be worked. Because lettuce grows quickly, the best approach is to plant a small amount of seeds at a time, staggering the plantings.
- Lettuce: Health Benefits, Nutrients, Preparation, and MoreLettuce is a leafy vegetable, famous for giving salads their base. There are multiple types of lettuce, and they all share the scientific name Lactuca sativa.
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