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Lettuce
Lollo Green
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December ⇔ April
A soft and tender-looking head plant with long leaves with light green curled margins and a delicate, refreshing flavour.
Recommended for the preparation of salads.
Lollo Red
Availability:
December ⇔ April
A soft and tender-looking head plant with long leaves with curled, deep red margins.
Due to its sweetness, it is perfect for single or mixed salads.
Trocadero Green Lettuce
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January ⇔ December
A head plant with broad, deep green leaves on the outside and a yellow-white heart.
Fleshy and slightly crunchy, it is perfect for preparing mixed salads.
Trocadero Red Lettuce
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December ⇔ March
A broad-leaved head plant with deep red and green leaves in the centre and a delicate but intense flavour.
Perfect for mixed salads, combined with other vegetable varieties.
Romaine Lettuce
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November ⇔ March
An oval-looking head plant with smooth, deep green, slightly blistered leaves and a crispy rib.
Perfect for preparing mixed salads.
Endive Escarole
Availability:
November ⇔ March
A plant with a characteristic whole, broad leaf blade and a delicate flavour.
It is mainly eaten cooked: sautéed or as a filling in pies and pizzas.
Green Oak Leaf
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December ⇔ April
ariety of lettuce with very indented, bright green leaves and a delicate flavour.
Especially used in mixed salads, including sweet and sour ones.
Red Oak Leaf
Availability:
December ⇔ April
A variety of lettuce with highly indented leaves that are green at the base and deep red in the centre and margins, tender and sweet.
Perfect for preparing both single and mixed salads.
Lettuce Gentilina
Availability:
January ⇔ December
A rounded head plant with large leaves with curled margins, tender and with a particularly sweet taste.
Excellent for salads, but also eaten cooked.