What's the idea of testing? See how well it grows, where, and when during the months from Spring through Fall.
Why? Know whether or not it can be grown by farmers locally so that lettuce doesn't need to be trucked into WNC from California. Eliminating days of travel and expense.
So this is how it's done.
First, 10 head are cut from each of the rows tested. Each row was marked and numbered at the time of planting.
Second, those 10 heads are weighed together.
Third, each head is mesured from bottom leaves on the outside to the tip end.
Fourth, each head is then cut down lengthwise and the inside core is measured.
Once that is finished, all the data is analysed and used for future grows in local farms, front yards and community gardens.
It sure was an eye opening experience for me.
For the heirloom tomato evaluation go to http://www.ncalternativecropsandorganics.blogspot.com
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I have a recipe for you that involves lettuce. It is quite yummy to use fresh lettuce straight out of the garden and leaf is the best to use.
ReplyDeleteCut up bacon, about 4 slices into 1/2 inch pieces, fry and keep the bacon grease and the bacon, put it aside.
Wash your lettuce and if you have a salad spinner, spin it dry. Put it aside as well.
Take some apple cider vinegar and some sugar. I used about 1/4 cup of the vinegar and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Mix well, then toss in your lettuce and add the bacon grease and bacon, salt and pepper to taste and toss. Serve immediately.
This is my Dad's recipe it is called Scalded lettuce.