Lettuce is a herbaceous type of vegetable that is made up of yellow-hued flowers, generally it is native to regions with an arid climate, where it is widely cultivated for merely food purposes. It is a species that can be consumed throughout the year, since there are different types that can be adapted to the different seasons, not to mention the fact that its cultivation is extremely easy to develop in greenhouses. The main characteristic of this is the size and texture of its leaves which have a colorlight green, which in some species can be arranged on top of each other forming layers and giving the appearance of a cabbage. As for its consumption, it is most often raw, as an ingredient in salads.
Lettuce has a large number of varieties which with the advancement of technology have been increasing in number. Regarding its nutritional quality, it can be said that its content is relatively low, since its caloric intake is very little and in terms of vitamins and minerals, the contribution is very little. For its part in terms of its shape and structure, lettuce is made up of large leaves that are one on top of the other and give the shape similar to that of a cabbage, however there are varieties that can differ greatly in as regards size, shape and color, having even red
The types of lettuce that enjoy the most popularity are romaine lettuce, which consists of an elongated bud, beluga with a tight bud, is characterized by having a very faint flavor with a very crunchy texture, this is one of the types that more is consumed at levels worldwide, other types are the French and the Batavia which are very similar with a buttery texture.
Regarding its cultivation, it is important to note that the lettuce must be in environments that do not exceed 30 ° C and that do not drop below -6 ° C, with a humidity that remains between 60 and 80%. The soil must be muddy with very good irrigation, since water is a primary element for this plant to be harvested.
