What am I?:                   I am a vegetable.  There are four main types of lettuce: butterhead, crisphead, loose leaf, and romaine.  

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When do I

grow best?:                   I am ok in cooler temperatures, so I can be planted in early  spring and harvested throughout spring and summer.

 

What vitamins and

minerals do I have?:    I am a good source of vitamin A, which is good for your eyes. I am also filled with fiber and water!

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How do you eat me?:  I am known best for making salads and put on sandwiches, Some people even grill me!

Fun Fact!:                      I am actually part of the sunflower family.