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The five varieties of lettuce that can be grown in the garden include the following:
- Crisphead or Iceberg. Crisphead lettuce, more commonly known as iceberg, has a tight head of crisp leaves. ...
- Summer Crisp, French Crisp or Batavian. ...
- Butterhead, Boston or Bibb. ...
- Romaine or Cos. ...
- Looseleaf, Leaf, Cutting or Bunching.
- What are the 5 distinct types of lettuce?
- What are the 4 main types of lettuce?
- What is the easiest type of lettuce to grow?
- What are the best lettuces to grow?
- What month is best to plant lettuce?
- Which lettuce is not bitter?
- What is the sweetest lettuce?
- What is long lettuce called?
- What is the spiky lettuce called?
What are the 5 distinct types of lettuce?
There are five distinct types of lettuce: leaf (also called loose-leaf lettuce), Cos or romaine, crisphead, butterhead and stem (also called asparagus lettuce).
What are the 4 main types of lettuce?
Lettuce is a cool-season plant typically grown in the spring or fall in home gardens. Lettuce is placed in one of four categories: crisphead, butterhead, romaine and loose-leaf. Known for its crisp texture and tight, cabbage-like head, this variety features a mild flavor and pale green leaves.
What is the easiest type of lettuce to grow?
Loose leaf lettuce, which refers to varieties that don't form any type of head, is considered the easiest to grow. It matures in 40-45 days, but no need to wait that long to enjoy it! You can start thinning (and eating the trimmings) in as little as three weeks.
What are the best lettuces to grow?
29 of the Best Lettuce Varieties for Your Garden
- Crisphead. Crisphead Great Lakes. Hanson Improved. Igloo. Webbs Wonderful.
- Butterhead. Bibb. Bronze Mignonette. Buttercrunch. Dynamite. Four Seasons. ...
- Romaine. Cimarron. EZ Serve. Forellenschluss. Little Caesar. Little Gem. ...
- Loose Leaf. Black Seeded Simpson. Deer Tongue. Grand Rapids. Green Ice. Lollo Rosso. ...
- Oak Leaf. Bronze Guard. Oakleaf.
What month is best to plant lettuce?
Lettuce is cool-season crop that grows best in the spring and fall in most regions. It's a great leafy green to grow because it grows quickly, produces for a long time, and isn't very demanding as long as you keep it sufficiently watered.
Which lettuce is not bitter?
Type and variety.
In general, crisphead (or iceberg) and romaine varieties are less likely to become bitter than butterhead or red and green leaf lettuces.
What is the sweetest lettuce?
Butterhead Lettuce:
Butterhead is a smooth, sweet-tasting lettuce with a delicate, buttery texture.
What is long lettuce called?
Romaine lettuce: Also called cos, this lettuce has long, deep green leaves that form a loaf-shaped head. Some varieties develop a closed head, others are more open. The main ingredient in Caesar salads, romaine has a crisp texture and a strong, but not bitter, taste.
What is the spiky lettuce called?
Mizuna is an Asian variety of mustard greens. It has spiky dark green leaves that have a surprisingly delicate texture and delightfully peppery, even spicy kick. Try it drizzled with a light vinaigrette or a sesame seed dressing.
