To be on the safe side, you should also wash the leaves of the organic variety. Tearing better than cutting. Another tip: ...

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Tear lettuce with your hands or cut it with a plastic knife. If you prefer to wash romaine or loose lettuces before storing, make sure they are completely dry.

Right now, our farmers’ market offers abundant fresh greens and many types of lettuce. Lettuce salads make a light, ...

Incidentally, tearing lettuce leaves rather than chopping them after you wash them also helps prevent the release of plant fluids. This is as the leaf splits along the veins when you tear it ...

Here's which types of lettuce are most popular, why these greens are good for you and what you need to be mindful of as you include more in your diet.

I planted lettuce in March. We harvested enough for some salads, but instead of tearing off just the outer leaves, we cut the plants off at ground level. Now I see new growth.