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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
Salanova Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
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Green Leaf lettuce is the general name provided for dozens of varieties that produce semi-frilled loose leaf lettuces with colors varying from lime green to sea green in the outer leaves to pea green and cream colored inner leaves. The texture is consistently crispy and succulent and the flavor mild and insipid with a slightly bitter undertone. Bitterness occurs in maturing greens versus young greens.
Green Leaf lettuce is available year-round.
Green 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. They are favored for their cut-and-come again nature, their easy ability to grow and for the variety of Leaf lettuces available.
One half cup of shredded Green leaf lettuce contains 13 to 17 calories. One hundred grams of Green leaf lettuce has 10 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C, which is twice the amount contained in romaine or butterhead lettuce. In addition Green leaf has higher levels of vitamin k when compared to iceberg or butterhead lettuce types. Comparing all lettuce types and containing 7 of the 9 vitamins, Green leaf lettuce is the most nutritious of all lettuce varieties.
Green Leaf lettuces should be a versatile staple green in any home crisper, adding depth and variety to not just salads and sandwiches but also to summer rolls, cooked soups, slow braised meats and grilled fish. They are best eaten in spring and summer and paired with seasonal and regional ingredients. Think of the season as a wellspring of inspiration to add complementary ingredients to Green leaf lettuces. Choice ingredients are those that refresh the palate and provide contrast in texture, flavor and temperature. Green Leaf lettuces require little fuss beyond that to shine and they can be dressed simply or tossed in a bowl with light and medium-bodied dressings.
Leaf lettuces were first described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus in the second volume of his Species Plantarum. Green Leaf lettuce saw its evolutionary roots in Europe where Leaf lettuces were favored by seasoned gardeners. Green Leaf varieties would be cultivated, further developed and eventually flourished heavily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Green 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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Description/Taste
Green Leaf lettuce is the general name provided for dozens of varieties that produce semi-frilled loose leaf lettuces with colors varying from lime green to sea green in the outer leaves to pea green and cream colored inner leaves. The texture is consistently crispy and succulent and the flavor mild and insipid with a slightly bitter undertone. Bitterness occurs in maturing greens versus young greens.
Seasons/Availability
Green Leaf lettuce is available year-round.
Current Facts
Green 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. They are favored for their cut-and-come again nature, their easy ability to grow and for the variety of Leaf lettuces available.
Nutritional Value
One half cup of shredded Green leaf lettuce contains 13 to 17 calories. One hundred grams of Green leaf lettuce has 10 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C, which is twice the amount contained in romaine or butterhead lettuce. In addition Green leaf has higher levels of vitamin k when compared to iceberg or butterhead lettuce types. Comparing all lettuce types and containing 7 of the 9 vitamins, Green leaf lettuce is the most nutritious of all lettuce varieties.
Applications
Green Leaf lettuces should be a versatile staple green in any home crisper, adding depth and variety to not just salads and sandwiches but also to summer rolls, cooked soups, slow braised meats and grilled fish. They are best eaten in spring and summer and paired with seasonal and regional ingredients. Think of the season as a wellspring of inspiration to add complementary ingredients to Green leaf lettuces. Choice ingredients are those that refresh the palate and provide contrast in texture, flavor and temperature. Green Leaf lettuces require little fuss beyond that to shine and they can be dressed simply or tossed in a bowl with light and medium-bodied dressings.
Geography/History
Leaf lettuces were first described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus in the second volume of his Species Plantarum. Green Leaf lettuce saw its evolutionary roots in Europe where Leaf lettuces were favored by seasoned gardeners. Green Leaf varieties would be cultivated, further developed and eventually flourished heavily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Green 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.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Larry's Deli | San Diego CA | 619-795-7100 |
| Fresco Urban Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-538-3333 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Cardiff Seaside Market | Cardiff CA | 760-753-5445 |
| Come On In Torrey Pine | La Jolla CA | 858-551-1063 |
| Crackheads | Carlsbad CA | 760-207-9448 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Supannee House of Thai | San Diego CA | 619-795-8424 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Boto Sushi Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 760-207-5944 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Off the Strip | San Diego CA | 619-685-1111 |
| Enclave | Carlsbad CA | 808-554-4219 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Alpha Theta | San Diego CA | 619-339-1924 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-241-2622 |
| Toronado San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-282-0456 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Petite Madeline Bakery | Oceanside CA | 760-231-7300 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen 2 | Vista CA | 760-630-4311 |
| Bunz a Burger Joint | San Diego CA | 619-298-6515 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| Marriott Courtyard | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Ramada Hotel North and Conference Center | San Diego CA | 858-278-0800 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Beesalt Balcony | Del Mar CA | 972-567-2396 |
| Doods Foods-The Tin Can | San Diego CA | 818-335-3485 |
| USS Midway Museum | San Diego CA | 619-544-9600 |
| Holiday Inn Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-4747 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Come On In Paseo | San Diego CA | 858-523-0221 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | Carlsbad CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Medina family | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| The LOT (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Hamiltons Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-610-9038 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Come On In Cafe High Bluff | San Diego CA | 858-350-5538 |
| The Art Institute of California - San Diego | San Diego CA | 858-598-1200 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Kato Sushi (PB) | San Diego CA | 858-270-8828 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Panca Peruvian | Oceanside CA | 760-722-3396 |
| Point Loma Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-223-1109 |
| Horton Grand Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Urge Gastropub (San Marcos) | San Marcos CA | 760-555-5555 |
| Wokou Noodles & Pours | San Diego CA | 858-779-2620 |
| The Fantail Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-398-8258 |
| Pannikin La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
| OrganicMemories | San Diego CA | 804-366-5703 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| Fishmonger's Market | San Diego CA | 619-646-5238 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Come On In Cafe Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-385-1400 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Sushi Lounge on Market | San Diego CA | 888-811-6436 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
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Near Cullman, Alabama, United States About 2 days ago, 8/17/18 Walmart on Marsh and Frankford in Dallas, TX Near Addison, Texas, United States About 652 days ago, 11/04/16 Little Italy Mercato Near San Diego, California, United States About 680 days ago, 10/08/16 Spotter's comments : Green Leaf Lettuce spotted at Little Italy Mercato. |
