Lettuce - Salanova Red Sweet Crisp

🌱 FRESH & CLEAN
• Harvested to order in our food-safe, soilless vertical farm in Dryden, ON
• Zero chemical pesticides, fungicides, or herbicides

💰 MARKET-SMART PRICING
We match or beat grocery store prices, while providing:
• Fresher, locally grown produce
• Year-round availability

📝 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Our Better Than Organic (BTO) Salanova Red Sweet Crisp Lettuce offers a stunning visual appeal with its deep red leaves while delivering the same exceptional crunch as its green counterpart. Each 142g (5oz) head provides multiple uniformly-sized leaves with a delightfully crisp texture and sweet, mild flavor. Perfect for adding color and texture to your culinary creations.

🌿 CROP DETAILS
Salanova Red Sweet Crisp is a visually striking lettuce variety that produces many uniform leaves from a single cut. Our vertical farming method enhances its natural characteristics through precise environmental control, resulting in consistently sweet, crisp leaves with vibrant red coloring and optimal texture year-round.

🍽️ CULINARY USES
• Fresh salads - Colorful Mixed Green Salad
• Sandwich base - Classic Club Sandwich
• Lettuce cups - Asian Lettuce Wraps
• Burger topping - Perfect Hamburger
• Garnish plates - Professional Plating Tips

🥗 NUTRITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
• High in Vitamins A and K
• Good source of folate
• Rich in antioxidants
• Contains anthocyanins (red pigments with health benefits)
• Low in calories (approximately 5 calories per cup)
• High water content for hydration
• Natural source of fiber

📦 STORAGE & HANDLING
• Store between 1-4°C (33-39°F)
• Remove from compostable packaging upon arrival
• Best used within 5 days when properly stored
• Wash just before use
• Handle leaves gently to prevent bruising
• If storing washed leaves, ensure they're completely dry
• Pro tip: If leaves begin to wilt, submerge in cold water for 15-30 minutes to restore crispness

✨ FRESHNESS GUARANTEE
We guarantee the freshness of our lettuce for 5 days when properly stored according to our guidelines. If you're not completely satisfied with the freshness of your lettuce, please contact us within 5 days of purchase for a replacement or refund.

♻️ SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT
• Zero food waste facility
• 95% less water usage than traditional farming
• No chemical pesticides or herbicides
• Minimal transportation footprint
• Compostable packaging
• Supporting local food security

👥 INDIGENOUS-OWNED BUSINESS
Proudly Indigenous-owned and operated, supporting Indigenous food sovereignty throughout Canada through innovative farming solutions.