Fun Facts About Lettuce!

• Lettuce can be grouped into four main types: butterhead, iceberg, leaf and romaine.
• Americans love lettuce! On average, each of us eats about 30 pounds of lettuce a year.
• Lettuce is a common hydroponic plant, grown with nutrient-rich water delivered to the roots instead of growing in soil.

Lettuce Is Nutritious and Good for You!

• Low in calories.
• Dark green lettuce is an excellent source of vitamins A and K and folate.
• Good source of potassium.

Louisiana Harvest of the Month - Lettuce - French

Louisiana Harvest of the Month - Lettuce - Spanish