Basil

Lettuce was originally farmed by the ancient Egyptians, who transformed it from a plant whose seeds were used to create oil into an important food crop raised for its succulent leaves and oil-rich seeds. Lettuce spread to the Greeks and Romans; the latter gave it the name lactuca, from which the English lettuce is derived.

The 16th through 18th centuries saw the development of many varieties in Europe, and by the mid-18th century cultivars were described that can still be found in gardens.
Harvesting Technique

Find two of the largest leaves on the stem and locate the two small leaf nodes just above the largest set. Cut just above the two small nodes, about halfway down the plant.1

Find two of the largest leaves on the stem and locate the two small leaf nodes just above the largest set. Cut just above the two small nodes, about halfway down the plant.2

Find two of the largest leaves on the stem and locate the two small leaf nodes just above the largest set. Cut just above the two small nodes, about halfway down the plant.3

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Nutritional Info

Vitamin K plays a key role in helping the blood clot, preventing excessive bleeding. Onlike many other vitamins, vitamin K is not typically used as a dietary supplement.

Vitamin K plays a key role in helping the blood clot, preventing excessive bleeding. Onlike many other vitamins, vitamin K is not typically used as a dietary supplement.2

Vitamin K plays a key role in helping the blood clot, preventing excessive bleeding. Onlike many other vitamins, vitamin K is not typically used as a dietary supplement.3

Flavor Characteristics
Sweet Crispy Fresh

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