Q. What causes lettuce to flower, and why does it taste bitter after flowering? When an annual (or biennial) reaches the end of its life, it wants to reproduce.

The Lettuce That Outlasted Liz Truss Was Up Against Surprising Odds It did not appear to be refrigerated. By Hannah Docter-Loeb. Oct 20, 2022 2:56 PM. Photo illustration by Slate.

Lettuce is a versatile food, but most associate it with salads or a health-conscious substitute for bread.Americans ate nearly 26 pounds of lettuce in 2015, according to the Agricultural Marketing ...

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In his nearly four decades of growing lettuce, spinach, kale and other leafy greens in California and Arizona, Tony Alameda has seen plenty of bad years. But lately, he said, there have been many ...

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Add lettuce, baby spinach, apple, banana, lemon juice and water to a high-speed blender. For a thicker smoothie, also add chia seeds. Blend on high until smooth, then pour into two glasses and serve.