Buttercrunch or Coastal Star Lettuce

Buttercrunch or Coastal Star Lettuce

This week you will receive either Buttercrunch or Coastal Star lettuce (one or the other) in your share.  (For an image and description of Buttercrunch lettuce, please click here.) Part of the Romaine family of lettuces, Coastal Star lettuce is excellent for salads...
Leaf Lettuce

Leaf Lettuce

Green leaf lettuce, along with red leaf, is an excellent source of vitamins A and K.  In general, the greener and darker the leaf, the higher the nutritional value.  All of the lettuces provide a great source of dietary fiber as well.  Store leaf lettuce in a plastic...
Romaine Lettuce

Romaine Lettuce

Romaine lettuce is high in water content and provides 2 grams of fiber per serving.  It is also rich in the B vitamins, vitamin A, C, and K, and is a good source of calcium and iron.  It provides other minerals such as copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus,...
Sierra Nevada Lettuce

Sierra Nevada Lettuce

The leaves of Sierra Nevada lettuce are glossy green with a reddish vein.  It is delicious as a stand-alone salad or included in a mixed green salad.  It is high in antioxidants.