Germany - Innovation on the vegetable shelves: the new lettuce variety SalaVerde of the German vegetable grower Behr is available in many German supermarkets now. Characteristic of the lettuce variety are the heart shaped leaves, the fine structure and the oblong form. SalaVerde combines for the first time the characteristics of Roman lettuce with those of cabbage lettuce to the advantage of the consumer. Thanks to the closed form of
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most come off clean from the field and do not need extensive washing. That saves time, energy and waste. The outside bracts and the heart of the lettuce can be eaten as well without any problem. Another advantage is that the leaves are fine, but nevertheless crunchy. The taste is thoroughly aromatic with a very long durability
most come off clean from the field and do not need extensive washing. That saves time, energy and waste. The outside bracts and the heart of the lettuce can be eaten as well without any problem. Another advantage is that the leaves are fine, but nevertheless crunchy. The taste is thoroughly aromatic with a very long durability During the summer months the SalaVerde lettuce grows on North German fields. During the winter months the lettuce is freshly harvested and imported from Spain and Behr AG are the producers.