loose-leaf lettuce


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Noun1.loose-leaf lettuce - lettuce with loosely curled leaves that do not form a compact head
leaf lettuce
lettuce - leaves of any of various plants of Lactuca sativa
Lactuca sativa crispa, leaf lettuce - distinguished by leaves having curled or incised leaves forming a loose rosette that does not develop into a compact head
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The rest of your loose-leaf lettuce can be harvested as a cut-and-comeagain crop when outer, older leaves are 10-15cm.
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Any variety of loose-leaf lettuce is at the top of my list when it comes to beginners.
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butter 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 Boston lettuce or similar loose-leaf lettuce 2 cups (loosely packed) spinach leaves 8 stalks parsley 8 young mint leaves 10 young sorrel leaves or 1 tsp.
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Cut and Come Again loose-leaf lettuce is perfect even for a single serving as you simply pluck small quantities of leaves whenever you need them.
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Some loose-leaf lettuce varieties have superior heat tolerance.
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