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Idaho Leafy Greens

Idaho Leafy Greens. Leafy Greens. The most common type of leafy green eaten in the United States is lettuce. There are many other kinds of leafy greens we will learn about today, as well. As we talk about leafy greens, try to think about how many of them you have eaten before!.

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Idaho Leafy Greens

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  1. Idaho LeafyGreens

  2. Leafy Greens The most common type of leafy green eaten in the United States is lettuce. There are many other kinds of leafy greens we will learn about today, as well. As we talk about leafy greens, try to think about how many of them you have eaten before!

  3. The Vegetable Group

  4. Leafy Green Nutrition • Nearly all leafy green vegetables have vitamin K. • Vitamin K helps your blood clot when you have a cut so it stops bleeding.

  5. Leafy Green Nutrition Leafy Greens have Beta-carotene, which our bodies turn into Vitamin A. The darker color of green the leafy green is, the more beta-carotene it contains.

  6. Leafy Green Nutrition Many leafy green vegetables are also a good source of: Folate – for healthy growth Lutein – for good vision Fiber – for better digestion

  7. The top lettuce producing counties in Idaho are: • Ada • Canyon • Blaine • Camas • Latah • Twin Falls • Gem • Kootenai Let’s Talk Lettuce!

  8. Lettuce Varieties There are hundreds of varieties of lettuce, but to keep it simple they are divided into four groups: Crisphead Butterhead Looseleaf Romaine http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2gV4PlqFmJk/TkxlMAFdjQI/AAAAAAAAAZo/DR22UUWmD1U/s1600/Lettuce.jpg

  9. Lettuce Varieties • Crisphead • Butterhead • Romaine • Loose Leaf

  10. Name That Leafy Green! Spinach Kale Cabbage Can you name the leafy green you see in the picture? Brussels Sprouts Swiss Chard CollardGreens Video

  11. Growing Lettuce Video Lettuce is usually grown in two ways: Direct field seeding Transplanting seedlings

  12. Video Hydroponic Lettuce Shutterstock Image: 102370351 Some lettuce in Idaho is grown using a method called “Hydroponics.”

  13. Growing Lettuce In Idaho, most production is done by small growers who sell at farmer’s markets or restaurants. Large commercial operations sell to distributors who sell to schools, restaurants, and grocery stores.

  14. Growing Lettuce Lettuce grows best when the average temperature is between 60 to 70 degrees and should be planted in early spring or late summer. This is why lettuce is known as a cool season crop. Lettuce is a fast growing plant. You can harvest lettuce 8-10 weeks after planting the seed.

  15. Harvesting Lettuce The dates for harvesting lettuce varies throughout the state because of the extreme differences in temperatures.

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