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Romaine or cos lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. var. longifolia) is a variety of lettuce that grows in a tall head of sturdy dark green leaves with firm ribs down their centers. Unlike most lettuces, it is tolerant of heat.
Morton has bred at least 99 types of lettuce, [5] and his company, Wild Garden Seed, offered seed for 114 lettuce varieties in 2016. [6]On August 10, 2015, 'Outredgeous', a red romaine lettuce bred by Morton in the 1990s, [7] became the first plant variety to be planted, harvested and eaten entirely in space, as a part of Expedition 44 to the International Space Station.
Red leaf lettuce—A group of lettuce types with red leaves. Romaine/Cos—Used mainly for salads and sandwiches, this type forms long, upright heads. [34] This is the most often used lettuce in Caesar salads. [26] Little Gem—a dwarf, compact romaine lettuce, popular in the UK. [39] Iceberg/Crisphead—The most popular type in the United States.
Craving a tasty salad but the summer swelter has gotten to your garden's greens? Here's how to keep them in that sweet spot that's perfect for eating!
Pereira likes to grow cabbages in the garden. With masterful precision, Malcolm Pereira trims romaine leaves and bronze fennel for a delivery to Braise restaurant , 1101 S. Second St.
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