Organic
Hydroponic Lettuce
"Fresh, crisp, and grown without soil."
A delicate and crisp, nutrient-rich green leafy edible crop produced through a soilless cultivation method.
Also known as
Lettuce, Hydrogreens, Soilless Lettuce, Leaf Lettuce, Green Lettuce
Botanical name
Lactuca sativa
Product Details
PLU Code
94633
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Lettuce › All Sizes
Origin
Netherlands, China, US are among some of the largest producers.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Hydroponic Lettuce
Hydroponic lettuce is grown in vertically stacked grow tubes or channels, using recirculating water and nutrient solutions, reducing land usage and increasing crop yields.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts for Hydroponic Lettuce
Energy 15 kcal per 100 grams
Moisture content 95 percent
Protein 1 gram
Carbohydrates 1 gram
Fiber 0.9 grams
Sugar 0.5 grams
Fat 0.1 grams
Cholesterol 0 milligrams
Sodium 0.6 milligrams
Potassium 392 milligrams
Calcium 52 milligrams
Iron 0.33 milligrams
Vitamin A 166 micrograms
Folate 27 milligrams
Vitamin B1 0.05 milligrams
Vitamin B6 0.1 milligrams
Vitamin C 23 milligrams
Note values may vary slightly based on specific production and handling practices
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for all lettuce types: crisphead/iceberg, butterhead, cos/romaine and leaf. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
98-100%
Packaging
Breathable, humid, and sealed packaging
Shelf Life
up to 4 weeks
Storage Notes: Lettuce is easily damaged by freezing and by ethylene, which causes russet spotting, so keep it just above freezing at very high humidity and away from ethylene-producing produce. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Highest freezing point: -0.2°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 386-389.
Applies to: all lettuce types: crisphead/iceberg, butterhead, cos/romaine and leaf.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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