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Lettuce

Green lettuce

On My Plate: Lettuce

"Lettuce grew wild in Southwest Asia and was first harvested to obtain oil from the seeds. The ancient Egyptians domesticated it as a leafy food crop around 5,000 years ago."
James Rubenstein Jan 26, 2026
A wooden basket holds lettuce heads with dark edges and loose open leaves at the Oxford Farmers Market

On My Plate: Lettuce

Local lettuce heads at the Oxford Farmers Market are more nutritious and last longer than supermarket lettuce
James Rubenstein May 24, 2025

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