Crisp Mint

$5.00

A big and bold romaine that really stands out in the salad garden. Mint green leaves are thick, sweet and crunchy. Mint green in color, not in flavor. Sure to be a favorite and also a good seller at market.

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Crisp Mint Lettuce History

Crisp Mint Lettuce is a big and bold romaine that really stands out in the salad garden. Mint green leaves are thick, sweet and crunchy. Mint green in color, not in flavor. Sure to be a favorite and also a good seller at market. Romaine heads are 10″ tall.

Growing Lettuce

lettuce seeds are often quite small and only require a planting depth of ¼ to ½ inch deep. Growing lettuce in rows gives your garden a traditional look. Consider alternating rows of green and red lettuce for a whimsical touch.

How far apart to plant lettuce depends on the type of lettuce you’re planting. When sowing seeds directly into the soil, you should plant approximately 10 seeds per foot. Space your rows 12 to 18 inches apart. Thin leaf lettuce seedlings to 4 inches apart. Romaine and butterhead lettuce seedlings require 6 to 8 inches between each plant. Removed seedlings can be transplanted or eaten as delicious, tender microgreens. Head lettuce is usually grown from seeds started indoors during warm weather for a fall garden. Transplant head lettuce in rows 12 to 18 inches apart with 10 to 12 inches between each plant. Click Here to learn more.

Preserving And Storing Lettuce

To store a full head of lettuce, wrap in a damp paper towel and put the head inside a plastic bag. Store in the refrigerator. If you’re storing individual lettuceleaves, spin them dry after washing and place in a lettuce keeper in the fridge. A container is best to avoid bruising and bacteria buildup.

Crisp Mint Recipes

Soup is a great way to use lettuce’s outer leaves and ribs, which usually go to waste. Any kind of potato and any salad greens. Click here to get this recipe

Lettuce Nutrition

Lettuce is a source of vitamin K, which helps strengthen bones. Hydration. Water makes up over 95% of raw lettuce… Improved Vision. Lettuce is a source of vitamin A, which plays a role in eye health. . Improved Sleep. Extracts of multiple lettuce types have also been shown to promote sleep.

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