Salad is diverse, colorful and has a large variety of varieties. Head-forming lettuces [Lactuca] come from the daisy family [Asteraceae], while field lettuces [Valerianella locusta] belong to the subfamily of the valerian family [Valerianoideae]. In the kitchen, the species with various leaf shapes, colors and fine flavor nuances are very popular.

Well-known head-forming lettuces are: head lettuce, Oak leaf lettuce, Batavia lettuce, iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce and are usually pre-cultivated. Field, pick and cut lettuces, as well as some head-forming lettuces, are usually sown directly. All varieties behave similarly and can be sown in spring + summer in temperate climates, and in spring + autumn in subtropical climates. Only a few species can tolerate hot summers. Details in the descriptions.

Here we provide you with the varieties that have proven to be the most suitable in terms of taste, robustness and use for self-sufficiency.