Produce Briefs...
Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
Seasons/Availability
Limestone lettuce is available year round.
Current Facts
There are four lettuce type classifications: crisphead, romaine, loose and butterhead. Limestone lettuce, is a butterhead type. This distinction explains that each lettuce variety in the butterhead family will form compact rosette shaped heads and large, easily separated leaves that achieve a buttery quality in their texture. Limestone lettuce varieties are essentially lettuce that was cultivated in limestone rich soils in Kentucky, hence its other name, the Kentucky Limestone.
Description/Taste
Limestone Lettuce has succulent leaves that are tightly wound to a crisp blanched heart. The leaves at the base are white to green while the upper loosely crinkled part of the leaves evolve into glossy hues of lime green. Its flavor is smooth, rich and buttery with a slight mineral finish. Even at maturity, Limestone lettuce forms smaller than average sized lettuce heads, averaging six inches in diameter.
Applications
Because the leaves are delicate and bruise easily, handle gently when washing and preparing. Use in salads but with a light dressing. Use as a wrap for other foods or a bed for seafood salads.
Geography/History
Limestone is an American heirloom lettuce that thrives in the rolling red earthen clay soils where limestone is found. It grows quickly and abundantly, though it should not grow in excessive heat or the leaves will bolt and flower.
Limestone lettuce is available year round.
Current Facts
There are four lettuce type classifications: crisphead, romaine, loose and butterhead. Limestone lettuce, is a butterhead type. This distinction explains that each lettuce variety in the butterhead family will form compact rosette shaped heads and large, easily separated leaves that achieve a buttery quality in their texture. Limestone lettuce varieties are essentially lettuce that was cultivated in limestone rich soils in Kentucky, hence its other name, the Kentucky Limestone.
Description/Taste
Limestone Lettuce has succulent leaves that are tightly wound to a crisp blanched heart. The leaves at the base are white to green while the upper loosely crinkled part of the leaves evolve into glossy hues of lime green. Its flavor is smooth, rich and buttery with a slight mineral finish. Even at maturity, Limestone lettuce forms smaller than average sized lettuce heads, averaging six inches in diameter.
Applications
Because the leaves are delicate and bruise easily, handle gently when washing and preparing. Use in salads but with a light dressing. Use as a wrap for other foods or a bed for seafood salads.
Geography/History
Limestone is an American heirloom lettuce that thrives in the rolling red earthen clay soils where limestone is found. It grows quickly and abundantly, though it should not grow in excessive heat or the leaves will bolt and flower.
