Lettuce

Lettuce

History

Iceberg, green leaf, red leaf, romaine, butter, there are many types of lettuce. Click on sites below to read more about each type of lettuce.

  • Ocean Mist - Leaf Lettuces
  • Boggiatto Produce- Romaine
  • Ocean Mist - Iceberg

    Lettuce Farmers

    Mills Family Farms

    Read about three generations of the Mills Family growing a variety of produce, including lettuce. More...

    Tanimura & Antle

    Visit us any day in Salinas, California, and you′ll see senior family members on the farm. More...

    Season, Ripeness and Storage

    State Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Arizona            
    California            
    In-Season  

    Season

    Lettuce is harvested year-round in California, and from October through June in Arizona.

    Storage

    Do not store lettuce with bananas or apples. The ethylene gas they leech as they ripen will wilt your lettuce.

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    Visit Beachside Produce’s nutrition page for each type of lettuce. Click Here

    Fun Facts

  • Did you know Iceberg lettuce got its name because growers used to pack it with crushed ice to ship?
  • Lettuce is a member of the sunflower family.
  • Darker Green lettuce leaves are more nutritious than lighter green leaves.
  • Americans eat about 30 pounds of lettuce every year. That’s about five times more than what we ate in the early 1900s.
  • In the United States, lettuce is the second most popular fresh vegetable.
  • Almost all lettuce is packed right in the field.
  • About 25% of all iceberg lettuce is made into fresh cut salads.

    Source: Agriculture Council of America

    Helpful Links

  • Coastline Produce
  • Ocean Mist - Leaf Lettuces
  • Ocean Mist - Romaine
  • Ocean Mist - Iceberg
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