![]() They are known for their delicate leaves with a sweet and “buttery” flavor, and make an absolutely divine base for a salad. Also Known As:īutterhead lettuces form heads with beautiful ruffled leaves on the outside and tighter-packed blanched hearts within. Harvest whole heads by cutting just above the base of the plant, and remove the loose outer leaves, which are the oldest and usually a bit more tough and bitter. Iceberg lettuce takes about 70 days to mature, and will need about 12 inches of space between plants to allow room for it to form its signature round head of tightly packed leaves. How to Grow Iceberg Lettuceĭirect seed or transplant into well amended, loose soil after danger of frost has passed. And luckily, what we were all told about it having no nutritional value simply isn’t true! Iceberg lettuce is actually high in vitamins A and K, and folate. There may be more worldly and refined greens out there, but let’s face it, there’s nothing like the crunch of simple, crisp, refreshing Iceberg lettuce in a chopped salad, or a classic wedge drizzled in creamy dressing. Varieties of Lettuce and Salad Greensĭon’t roll your eyes. We’ll start with the familiar mainstays that you probably know from the average American grocery store, and get to more unique and interesting options as we go down the list. We put together a list of some of the best kinds of salad greens to grow at home. Fresh-picked tastes better, and lasts longer in the fridge than the stuff in a package that probably traveled across the country before it got to your local store. Once you grow your own salads, you’ll find it hard to go back to grocery store greens. Most greens are quick growing and easy to take care of, and reward us with great nutrition and zesty flavor. A fresh salad straight out of the garden is one of the first joys of the spring season that gardeners can look forward to each year.
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