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    Lettuce

    Lettuce is a leafy plant with many varieties and colours including green, yellow and even a dark red. Lettuce can be purchased as an entire head, with leaves tightly wrapped around each other, or loose in a mixed bag. Popular varieties include Iceberg, Baby Cos, and Fancy lettuce.

    Know your varieties
    Stefano carrots
    All year Iceberg

    Iceberg lettuce is pale green and white, with a light, refreshing taste and crisp, crunchy texture.

    dutch carrots
    All year Baby Cos

    Also known as Romaine, this variety is usually white at the base with bright green ends. It has a slightly tangy taste and a crunchy texture.

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    All year Fancy Lettuce

    Also known as Coral and Butter, Fancy lettuce is available in green or red varieties and features a head of loose, tightly curled leaves with a slight bitterness.

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    Where is it grown

    Lettuce is grown in both fields and hydroponic systems across Australia. Hydroponic lettuce is grown on narrow trays, with roots dangling in nutrient water solution without the use of soil.

    To see when this variety is in peak season and Australian sourced, please view our Fruit and Veg seasonal calendar here.

    How to pick

    If selecting lettuce heads, choose those that are firm with crisp, bright leaves. For loose leaf lettuce, look for vibrant, smooth and springy leaves.

    How to store

    Keep lettuce chilled in the crisper drawer of your fridge for up to five days and only wash when ready to eat. Store loose leaf lettuce in an airtight container, padded with paper towel. Dressed lettuce will go soggy after 24 hours.

    How to use

    Usually used raw in a salad, you can also cook cos lettuce on the barbecue alongside meat and seafood. Fresh lettuce makes a great addition shredded in Mexican dishes, or keep the cups whole and enjoy as san choy bau.

    Fun facts
    • Lettuce is part of the sunflower family.
    • One cup of lettuce is considered one of your daily recommended serves of vegetables.*

      *The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend 5 serves of vegetables per day.
    Food saver tips
    • If your lettuce has the roots still attached, don’t cut them off. Wrap a wet paper towel around the base to keep the roots moist and your lettuce fresh for longer.
    Lettuce recipes

    Lettuce Slaw With Avocado Vinaigrette

    Potato Casserole With Pork Chops And Grilled Lettuce

    Thai Beef Lettuce Cups

    Grilled Lamb Rump Steaks with Rosemary-Caper Baste, Lettuce Wedge Salad & Ranch Dressing

    Jamie's Caesar Salad

    Prawn & Mango Skewers With Mango Salad

    Lamb Burgers With Slaw

    Pork Larb Salad

    Crumbed Barramundi With Peas

    Lemon Chilli Australian Prawn & Radicchio Pizza

    Crumbed Fish Lettuce Tacos

    Jamie's Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    Mushroom San Choy Bau