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    Romaine lettuce facts

    Romaine is a lettuce which possesses an elongated heads. Romaine has more volume and is nutritious in comparison to iceberg. The sturdy leaves have a firm rib down in their centers. The inner leaves are delicate and pale in color. It is also included in Caesar salads. As it is believed to be originated in the Aegean island of Cos, it is also known as Cos lettuce.

    Name Romaine lettuce
    Scientific Name Lactuca sativa L. var. longifolia
    Native Mediterranean region and also Asia Minor
    Common/English Name Cos lettuce, Manchester lettuce,  Romaine lettuce
    Name in Other Languages Arabic: khus
    Italian: lattuga romana
    Afrikaans:  Romeins slaai.
    Chinese: Zhi li wo ju.
    Croatian: Salata dugolisna
    Czech: Locika dlouholistá
    Danish: Romersk salat
    Dutch: Romeinse sla
    Finnish: Roomansalaatti
    French: Laitue romaine
    German:- 
    Austria: Bindesalat
    Switzerland: Lattich
    Greek:-
    Cyprus: Marouli Romes
    Hebrew: Chasa romit.
    Hungarian: Awaiting feedback
    Icelandic: Rómverskt salat.
    Italian: Lattuga romana
    Japanese: Romin
    Macedonian: Marulka
    Norwegian: Bindsalat
    Polish: Sałata rzymska
    Portuguese: Alface-orelha-de-mula
    Russian: Rimskii laktuk
    Serbian: Rimska salata
    Slovenian: Solata vezivka
    Spanish: Lechuga romana
    Swedish: Romersk sallat
    Tagalog: Letsugas
    Turkish: Marul
    Plant Growth Habit Annual
    Growing Climate Warm climate
    Soil Fertile, well-drained
    Plant Size 8-10 inches high
    Leaves shape and size Long, flat, narrow, elongated, oblong rigid, Length: 12 inches
    Leaves color Dark green
    Leaves texture Coarse
    Outer leaves Dark green, Length: 8-9 inches (20-23 cm)
    Inner leaves Greenish-yellow
    Head Elongated, loaf-shaped
    Stem (Stalk) White but green on the top
    Flavor/aroma Delicate
    Taste Pleasant
    Varieties/Types
    • Parris Island Cos
    • Valmaine
    • Little Gem
    Season Late summer
    Major Nutritions (Raw) Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 48.2 µg (40.17%)
    Vitamin A, RAE 205 µg (29.29%)
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 64 µg (16.00%)
    Iron, Fe 0.46 mg (5.75%)
    Manganese, Mn 0.073 mg (3.17%)
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.034 mg (2.83%)
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.035 mg (2.69%)
    Total dietary Fiber 1 g (2.63%)
    Copper, Cu 0.023 mg (2.56%)
    Potassium, K 116 mg (2.47%)
    Health Benefits
    • Antioxidant activity
    • Bone health
    • Heart ailments
    • Eye problems
    • Slows down aging process
    • Enhance immune power
    • Treats cancer
    • Prevents birth defects
    • Assist in losing weight
    • Digestion
    Calories in 1 cup shredded (47 gm) 8 kcal.
    Other Facts
    • The maturity period of Romaine lettuce is 70-75 days.
    • The Romaine lettuce of the United States is mostly grown in Florida.
    • It is found year-round.
    • Paris Island Cos and Valmaine are the most popular cultivars of Romaine lettuce.
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