Glossary

Batavia lettuce

  • Short definition: Midway between a butterhead lettuce and a crisphead, with thicker, slightly curly leaves and a firmer structure.
  • Botanical classification: Lactuca sativa var. capitata (batavia type).
  • Typical varieties: Rouge Grenobloise, Maravilla de Verano, Baquieu.
  • Key features: More heat-tolerant than butterhead lettuce. Popular summer crop.