TEAGAN LETTUCE

Teagen Lettuce, developed by Rich Machado in Bakersfield, California by crossing an heirloom lettuce with a red leaf lettuce. It was inspired by Regina dei Ghiacci (Ice Qeen), an Italian lettuce ten times more flavorful than iceberg lettuce

This succulent, maroon tipped lettuce is beautiful and resilient, tolerating summer heat and cool evenings.

Teagen Lettuce comes to us from Row 7 Seed Company and was first available in the Katchkie Farm CSA in June, 2024.

Storage: Wrap the entire head in a paper towel, place in a plastic bag, and store in the fridge. Pull off leaves or cut off chunks of lettuce as you need them, rewrap remaining lettuce in paper towel and return to plastic bag.

Preparation: Cut off the knob of a step, tear off any brown leaves/parts. .Fill a large bowl or salad spinner with cold water, add lettuce, and swish it around to remove sand and dirt. Wait a minute to let the sediment settle to the bottom, then pull out the lettuce, dump the water, and repeat until the lettuce is clean. Dry thoroughly by rolling with towels. Remove the tough stem before use.

Taste: Flavorful and cruncy

Nutritional Benefits: Lettuce’s vitamin C and beta-carotene work together to prevent the oxidation of cholesterol to prevent the build up of plaque. Minerals in lettuce help remove toxins and keep your acid/alkaline balance in order.