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Kids right here in Whatcom County
plant, grow, harvest, sell and EAT salad
greens!
Blaine Farmers’ Market
Bellingham Farmers’ Market
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How are salad greens different from plain old lettuce?
Salad greens are vegetables that are often served raw and can act as a bed for other salad ingredients. They are usually a variety of different lettuces.
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Why pick salad greens?Variety is good for you. Different lettuces have different amounts of different vitamins. Salad made with a mixture of salad greens often has more vitamins, thanks to the variety. There are four main categories of lettuce: looseleaf, butterhead, crisphead, and romaine.
Crisphead: iceberg
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