Lettuce

1. Romaine Lettuce

  • Flavor Profile: Crisp and slightly bitter.

  • Health Benefits: High in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate. Excellent source of antioxidants.  

2. Butterhead Lettuce

  • Flavor Profile: Soft and buttery with a mild sweetness.

  • Health Benefits: Rich in vitamins A and C, and contains beta-carotene. Also a good source of fiber.

3. Bibb Lettuce

  • Flavor Profile: Similar to butterhead lettuce, with a slightly sweeter flavor.

  • Health Benefits: High in vitamins A and C, and a good source of fiber.

4.Oakleaf Lettuce

  • Flavor Profile: Tender with a slightly nutty and sweet flavor.

  • Health Benefits: High in vitamins A and C, and contains antioxidants. Good source of fiber.  

5. Red Leaf Lettuce

  • Flavor Profile: Mildly sweet and slightly peppery.

  • Health Benefits: In addition to the nutrients found in green lettuce, red leaf lettuce contains anthocyanins, which are antioxidants linked to various health benefits.  

Microgreens

Microgreens

  1. Arugula

    • Flavor Profile: Peppery and tangy.

    • Health Benefits: High in vitamins A, C, and K, and a good source of folate and glucosinolates (which may have cancer-protective properties).

  2. Basil

    • Flavor Profile: Sweet, slightly spicy, and aromatic.

    • Health Benefits: Contains vitamin K, manganese, and antioxidants. May have anti-inflammatory properties.

  3. Radish

    • Flavor Profile: Peppery and slightly sweet.

    • Health Benefits: A good source of vitamin C and may help support digestive health.

  4. Spinach

    • Flavor Profile: Tender and slightly sweet.

    • Health Benefits: High in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate and iron.

  5. Broccoli

    • Flavor Profile: Mild and slightly sweet.

    • Health Benefits: Contains sulforaphane, a compound with potent anticancer properties. Also a good source of vitamins C and K.

  6. Carrots

    • Flavor Profile: Sweet and slightly peppery.

    • Health Benefits: High in vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene) and a good source of fiber.

  7. Pea Shoots

    • Flavor Profile: Tender and slightly sweet.

    • Health Benefits: A good source of vitamins A, C, and K, and contains fiber and protein.

  8. Sunflower Shoots

    • Flavor Profile: Slightly nutty and with a mild flavor.

    • Health Benefits: High in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. Also contains protein and healthy fats.