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White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Grower
Red Leaf lettuce is available year round.
Red Leaf lettuce is one of hundreds of members of the Lactuca genus and the Asteraceae family. Lettuce is categorized into six different types, also known as subspecies or botanical varieties. The six types of lettuce are Crisphead (Iceberg and Batavian), Romaine, Butter, Latin, Leaf and Stem. All lettuce types except for Iceberg occur in red and green leaf form. Of all lettuce types, Leaf lettuces are the most commonly planted lettuces in the world. Red Leaf lettuces are favored for their vibrant colors, which is attributed to anthocyanins, a pigment found in all red colored food plants.
Red Leaf lettuce is the general name provided for dozens of varieties that produce semi-frilled textured loose leaf-lettuces with deep red burgundy stains highlighting the tips of lime green to sea green outer leaves to pea green and cream colored inner leaves. The texture is consistently crispy and succulent, the flavor generally mild and subtly earthy with a slightly bitter nuance.
As Red Leaf lettuces contain substantial levels of anthocyanins, they inherently contains health boosting antioxidants. Anthocyanins have some of the strongest physiological effects of any plant compounds. Anthocyanins' health benefits include anti-flammatory and anti cancer properties as well as diabetes preventative qualities.
Red Leaf lettuces are great in mixed green salads. They can also be showcased alone. The best use of Red Leaf lettuces, regardless of accompanying greens, is to pair with companion ingredients that meet the palate of the season and of course, regional availability. While ingredients such as bright herbs, citrus ahd tomatoes make for a simple and delicious salad, there are thousands of salad interpretations and inspirations that will suit the texture and flavor of Red Leaf lettuces. Often, with quality ingredients, less is more. Choose the freshest Red Leaf lettuces, dress with high quality oil, sea salt and grace with ingredients that offer a contrast in texture flavor and temperature - ex. pair cool ingredients such as apples and fennel with warm ingredients such as chiles and garlic.
All lettuces are descendents of wild lettuce, also known as Lactuca silvestris or Wiestia virosa. It is native to regions of Asia and Europe. Leaf lettuces were first described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus in the second volume of his "Species Plantarum". Red Leaf lettuce sewed its evolutionary roots in Europe where Leaf lettuces were favored by seasoned gardeners. Red Leaf varieties would be cultivated, further developed and eventually flourished heavily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Red Leaf lettuces are a cool season crop, preferring warm full sun days and cool nights. They can tolerate several soil types from clay to sandy to rich, organic soil.
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Seasons/Availability
Red Leaf lettuce is available year round.
Current Facts
Red Leaf lettuce is one of hundreds of members of the Lactuca genus and the Asteraceae family. Lettuce is categorized into six different types, also known as subspecies or botanical varieties. The six types of lettuce are Crisphead (Iceberg and Batavian), Romaine, Butter, Latin, Leaf and Stem. All lettuce types except for Iceberg occur in red and green leaf form. Of all lettuce types, Leaf lettuces are the most commonly planted lettuces in the world. Red Leaf lettuces are favored for their vibrant colors, which is attributed to anthocyanins, a pigment found in all red colored food plants.
Description/Taste
Red Leaf lettuce is the general name provided for dozens of varieties that produce semi-frilled textured loose leaf-lettuces with deep red burgundy stains highlighting the tips of lime green to sea green outer leaves to pea green and cream colored inner leaves. The texture is consistently crispy and succulent, the flavor generally mild and subtly earthy with a slightly bitter nuance.
Nutritional Value
As Red Leaf lettuces contain substantial levels of anthocyanins, they inherently contains health boosting antioxidants. Anthocyanins have some of the strongest physiological effects of any plant compounds. Anthocyanins' health benefits include anti-flammatory and anti cancer properties as well as diabetes preventative qualities.
Applications
Red Leaf lettuces are great in mixed green salads. They can also be showcased alone. The best use of Red Leaf lettuces, regardless of accompanying greens, is to pair with companion ingredients that meet the palate of the season and of course, regional availability. While ingredients such as bright herbs, citrus ahd tomatoes make for a simple and delicious salad, there are thousands of salad interpretations and inspirations that will suit the texture and flavor of Red Leaf lettuces. Often, with quality ingredients, less is more. Choose the freshest Red Leaf lettuces, dress with high quality oil, sea salt and grace with ingredients that offer a contrast in texture flavor and temperature - ex. pair cool ingredients such as apples and fennel with warm ingredients such as chiles and garlic.
Geography/History
All lettuces are descendents of wild lettuce, also known as Lactuca silvestris or Wiestia virosa. It is native to regions of Asia and Europe. Leaf lettuces were first described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus in the second volume of his "Species Plantarum". Red Leaf lettuce sewed its evolutionary roots in Europe where Leaf lettuces were favored by seasoned gardeners. Red Leaf varieties would be cultivated, further developed and eventually flourished heavily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Red Leaf lettuces are a cool season crop, preferring warm full sun days and cool nights. They can tolerate several soil types from clay to sandy to rich, organic soil.
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| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Marriott Marquis & Marina San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Catalina Resources | San Diego CA | 619-297-9797 |
| Haggo's Organic Taco | Encinitas CA | 760-753-6000 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Tin Leaf Frsh Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 619-236-1299 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| Being Alive San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-1400 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Museum Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-456-6427 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| Raglan Public House | San Diego CA | 619-794-2304 |
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| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-202-0569 |
| Delta Zeta | San Diego CA | 858-337-7536 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Saffron | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 760-822-3593 sal |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Pacific Athletic Club | San Diego CA | 858-509-0700 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Knotty Barrel | San Diego CA | 619-269-7156 |
| SuperNatural Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-356-1992 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Ohana Catering | San Diego CA | 858-278-1043 |
| Eureka | San Diego CA | 858-210-3444 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
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Fallbrook Farmers Market Near Fallbrook, California, United States About 37 days ago Spotter's comments : Market has great tasting La Rissa Red Leaf Lettuce. Italian seed. This varietal is sweet and crisp. |
