Consider some beet greens, Swiss chard and spinach.
When choosing leafy greens, aim for some variety in color or texture. They vary in their shape, color and texture. Lettuce varieties include looseleaf, butterhead or Boston, summer crisp or Batavian, Romaine, and iceberg or crisphead. Most of the time, this mix also includes our slightly peppery leafy green, arugula, that adds a little zest to salads. It allows you to make a salad with green and purple leaves with lots of texture and flavor. One of my favorites is a “mesclun mix” that includes several types of lettuce. We have many varieties of lettuce seeds available as you peruse the seeds in your favorite store. Check the seed packet for information on planting and estimated harvest time. Many types of lettuce will be ready to harvest within a month or two of planting. After a long winter I am happy to see a green lawn and even happier to place seeds in my hand and plant them in warm soil. Lettuce is very satisfying to grow in a home garden. They were ahead of their time in recognizing the contributions of nutrient-rich plant food to health. Originally, lettuce was used as a medicinal herb in ancient Roman and Greek times. The recipe did not make it on a publication. “Or leave it out,” she added with a grin. “We probably needed to blend the arugula with a milder flavored lettuce,” I said. I was wondering if the salad would be appealing. “It was bitter and peppery,” she said bluntly. “One of my students made an arugula salad,” I said. She had tried some of the salad.īy the tone of her voice and her wrinkled nose, I could tell she did not like it. We had some leftover food from taste tests in the refrigerator. “What kind of lettuce was that?” my friend asked.
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