Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Romaine or cos lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. var. longifolia) is a variety of lettuce that grows in a tall head of sturdy dark green leaves with firm ribs down their centers. Unlike most lettuces, it is tolerant of heat.
Both iceberg lettuce and romaine lettuce contain vital nutrients that help us live our best lives. Iceberg is about 13 calories per serving while romaine is about 15 calories. However, romaine ...
Red leaf lettuce—A group of lettuce types with red leaves. Romaine/Cos—Used mainly for salads and sandwiches, this type forms long, upright heads. [34] This is the most often used lettuce in Caesar salads. [26] Little Gem—a dwarf, compact romaine lettuce, popular in the UK. [39] Iceberg/Crisphead—The most popular type in the United States.
For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
A Veggie module weighs less than 8 kg (18 lb) and uses 90 watts. [7] It consists of three parts: a lighting system, a bellows enclosure, and a reservoir. [8] The lighting system regulates the amount and intensity of light plants receive, the bellows enclosure keeps the environment inside the unit separate from its surroundings, and the reservoir connects to plant pillows where the seeds grow.
Growing tomatoes with Basil does not appear to enhance tomato flavour but studies have shown that growing them around 10 inches apart can increase the yield of tomatoes by about 20%. [75] One study shows that growing chili peppers near tomatoes in greenhouses increases tomato whitefly on the tomatoes. [57]
The top side may also be used. On the top side of upside-down planters, lettuce, radishes and cress may be grown, [6] and herbs or flowers such as marigolds can absorb sunlight to decrease desiccation of the planter; that is, preventing drying out. [1] Unsuited are lettuce, peas and carrots as they do not generally do well, grown upside-down. [1]
Veg-01B, growing red romaine lettuce on the ISS in 2015. Veg-01C, growing zinnia flowers on the ISS in 2015. VEG-03A, growing red romaine lettuce using a ‘cut-and-come-again repetitive harvest’ technique in 2016. VEG-03B, growing Chinese cabbage in 2017. VEG-03C, growing Chinese cabbage using a ‘cut-and-come-again repetitive’ harvest ...