Harmful pathogens need to be cooked to be eliminated, as heat kills them, said Detwiler. A big issue with lettuce is it’s ...

Store-bought bagged lettuce doesn't last as long as a whole head, up to about a week. It should be stored in the crisper drawer. If you see condensation in the bag, transfer the lettuce from the ...

Whole leaves attached to the butt of the lettuce will keep much longer than broken, chopped and washed leaves. Store most lettuces loosely wrapped in a plastic bag in the salad drawer of the ...

Instead, store them in a plastic bag with holes for ventilation, and place them in a cool spot in your kitchen to maintain their crispness.” Another way to keep lettuce fresh is by storing it in ...

Sow seeds directly into the ground or into raised beds or containers. Lettuce seeds are tiny and should be planted shallow—about 1/8 inch deep. Keep the soil moist until they sprout (usually within ...