Switzerland: High degree of self-sufficiency for popular lamb's lettuce

Published 2022년 11월 11일

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Lamb's lettuce is a popular winter salad in Switzerland, with the majority being locally grown. The hardy plant can survive temperatures as low as -15 degrees. In 2021, lamb's lettuce was the second most sold vegetable in Switzerland, with sales of almost CHF 70 million. The country currently has 540 hectares dedicated to the cultivation of the plant, with over 20% being organically grown and about 42% being grown in greenhouses.
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In Switzerland, lamb's lettuce is one of the most popular winter salads and, fortunately, the majority of the greens sold are grown domestically. Swiss vegetable producers grow lamb's lettuce all year round. The hardy lettuce can withstand temperatures as low as -15 degrees. For vegetable growers, lamb's lettuce is an important crop: in 2021, it was second only to lettuce, with sales of just under CHF 70 million. Now, there are 540 hectares of lamb's lettuce in this ...
Source: Hortidaily

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