Leafy GreensAnfänger
Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
Wissenschaftlicher Name
Lactuca sativa
Familie
Asteraceae
Herkunft
Mediterranean and Middle East
Typ
Annual
30-60 days
Kulinarische Verwendung
Geschmack: Mild, crisp, refreshing (varies by variety)
- Fresh salads
- Sandwich and burger topping
- Lettuce wraps
- Grilled or braised
- Green smoothies
Pflanzkalender
Drinnen säen
FebruaryMarch
Draußen säen
MarchAprilAugustSeptember
Ernte
MayJuneJulyOctoberNovember
Gesundheitsvorteile
- Good source of vitamin K and A
- Contains lactucarium with mild sedative properties
- High water content aids hydration
- Low calorie for weight management
- Contains antioxidants