Romaine Lettuce
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Description/Taste
Romaine lettuce is the most upright growing of all lettuce types. Its heavily ridged leaves grow erectly and tightly to form an elongated head. Its outer leaves, rich in chlorophyl have lime colors while its inner leaves are yellow to creamy. Its blanched heart becomes translucent white at its core. Romaine lettuce has more texture than flavor. Its leaves are substantial, crunchy and succulent with a mild flavor that allows Romaine lettuce to be a very versatile culinary green and multipurpose ingredient in the kitchen.
Seasons/Availability
Romaine lettuce is available year-round with a peak season in the winter months.
Current Facts
Romaine lettuce, also known as Cos, is a member of the Lactuca genus and the Asteraceae family, and it is the botanical name given to a wide variety of lettuces. 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.
