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Author:  Yollie [ Aug 10th, '17, 23:52 ]
Post subject:  Lettuce not crisp

Hi .....we just starting to harvest the first lettuce from our aquaponic tunnel... BUT .... they taste lovely but only last 1 day.... next day after it was picked washed dried and in draw of fridge it is wilted .... any idea why..?


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Author:  scotty435 [ Aug 11th, '17, 03:11 ]
Post subject:  Re: Lettuce not crisp

This might help - https://food-hacks.wonderhowto.com/how-to/make-soggy-wilted-lettuce-other-leafy-greens-edible-again-0152940/

I'm not certain what happened but some types of lettuce stay crisp better than others. I would expect crisphead lettuce and romaine lettuce (aka cos lettuce) to hold up better than leaf lettuces.

Author:  DanaPT [ Aug 12th, '17, 21:35 ]
Post subject:  Re: Lettuce not crisp

Harvest in the morning. Immediately rinse and rough cut the clean lettuce. Remove excess water. Place cuttings in a plastic bag with a moist paper towel and loosely tie shut. Pop in the refrigerator. I have lettuce for the week that keeps it's shape.

Good luck

Author:  dasboot [ Aug 24th, '17, 15:08 ]
Post subject:  Re: Lettuce not crisp

What is your nitrate level ? To high a level will cause this.

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