Lettuces
What are the Lettuces in Rezenience Portable Gardens?
For the greatest variety of cut-and-come again lettuces may change with what variety grows in specific temperature and sunlight conditions, as well as vary by season, we use three different mixes and a specific variety that tolerates heat and strong sunlight.
We also add Bull’s Blood Beet seed for color, flavor, and an added health benefit. In some portable gardens we are also trying a type of pea that is eaten as a plant, snipping off parts of it to place on top of a salad.
Rouge D’ Hiver
This is a French variety that prefers cooler temperatures and dappled sun or part shade. It is a more delicate leaved lettuce, and colorful.
Seed Savers Exchange Mix
This mix is produced by the Seed Savers Exchange and is a selection of varieties that have shown to be tasty and a good transition to warmer temperatures. The leaves are various colors and shapes.
Black Seeded Simpson
An old heritage variety with light green leaves that tolerate direct strong sun when given adequate moisture. It can become bitter later in the season, but is tasty as ‘wilted lettuce.’
Wilted Lettuce Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 – 10 cups fresh leaf lettuce
- Bacon (optional)
- Vinegar
- Green onions
- Salt
- Pepper (optional)
- Sugar or honey
Directions
If using bacon, cook over medium heat until crisp. (If not using bacon, use 2 – 3 Tbl olive oil.) Remove bacon from the skillet to drain on paper towels. To the hot drippings, add the vinegar, water, onions, sugar, salt and pepper, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Place lettuce in a salad bowl; immediately pour dressing over and toss lightly. Top with a sliced boiled egg.
Serve immediately.
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