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Hot House Cucumbers
Similar to common cucumbers, hothouse cucumbers are much longer, contain fewer seeds and are most often called English cucumbers.
Green Swiss Chard
Swiss chard leaves grow on a pale whitish-green stalk. Shiny and dark green, the crinkly green leaves offer a taste that lies somewhere between asparagus and celery with possibly a hint of beet.
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Seasons/Availability
Deer's Tongue lettuce is cultivated year round with a peak season in early Spring.
Current Facts
Deer's Tongue lettuce, AKA Matchless lettuce, is an heirloom variety known for its hardiness, cold and heat tolerance and its resistance to bolt in the hot summer months. Deer's Tongue lettuce should not be confused with Amish Deer's Tongue lettuce which was first cultivated a century later than Deer's Tongue.
Description/Taste
Deer's Tongue lettuce grows in a tight formation with a connected base, its narrow pointed triangular leaves growing outward and upward wrapping themselves around each other to form a very distinct looking lettuce. The leaves are tender, mild, succulent and have a melt-in-your-mouth flavor. Its white ribs are less palatable, though crunchy, often slightly bitter. Young Deer's Tongue lettuce is milder than its mature form.
Applications
Deer Tongue Lettuce's slender tapered leaves make an attractive addition to a tossed salad. Its crisp texture and pleasant sharp flavor make good additions to any sandwich.
Geography/History
Deer's Tongue lettuce is indigenous to North America. Its original cultivation date is unknown but records indicate that it was circa 1740, when the first English settlers arrived and discovered the lettuce growing in the Northeastern coast of the United States. The lettuce tolerates many different climates which makes it suitable for the home gardener. Severe heat, though, will cause bitterness in the leaves. It is advised that the outer leaves are harvested all at once as they grow.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Deer's Tongue Lettuce. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Deer's Tongue lettuce is cultivated year round with a peak season in early Spring.
Current Facts
Deer's Tongue lettuce, AKA Matchless lettuce, is an heirloom variety known for its hardiness, cold and heat tolerance and its resistance to bolt in the hot summer months. Deer's Tongue lettuce should not be confused with Amish Deer's Tongue lettuce which was first cultivated a century later than Deer's Tongue.
Description/Taste
Deer's Tongue lettuce grows in a tight formation with a connected base, its narrow pointed triangular leaves growing outward and upward wrapping themselves around each other to form a very distinct looking lettuce. The leaves are tender, mild, succulent and have a melt-in-your-mouth flavor. Its white ribs are less palatable, though crunchy, often slightly bitter. Young Deer's Tongue lettuce is milder than its mature form.
Applications
Deer Tongue Lettuce's slender tapered leaves make an attractive addition to a tossed salad. Its crisp texture and pleasant sharp flavor make good additions to any sandwich.
Geography/History
Deer's Tongue lettuce is indigenous to North America. Its original cultivation date is unknown but records indicate that it was circa 1740, when the first English settlers arrived and discovered the lettuce growing in the Northeastern coast of the United States. The lettuce tolerates many different climates which makes it suitable for the home gardener. Severe heat, though, will cause bitterness in the leaves. It is advised that the outer leaves are harvested all at once as they grow.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Deer's Tongue Lettuce. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Two Peas and their Pod |
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Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce |
