Leafy GreensPrincipiante
Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
Nombre Científico
Lactuca sativa
Familia
Asteraceae
Origen
Mediterranean and Middle East
Tipo
Annual
30-60 days
Usos Culinarios
Sabor: Mild, crisp, refreshing (varies by variety)
- Fresh salads
- Sandwich and burger topping
- Lettuce wraps
- Grilled or braised
- Green smoothies
Calendario de Plantación
Sembrar en Interior
FebruaryMarch
Sembrar al Aire Libre
MarchAprilAugustSeptember
Cosecha
MayJuneJulyOctoberNovember
Beneficios para la Salud
- 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