I'm  back guys.. Just thought that I would like to do the blogging. How are you guys/viewers/subscribers/followers.. I hope you guys are enjoying or having funny reading. Tell me if you find it boring and I'll adjust my blog for you..;]  As promise the next topic was Lactuca sativa harvesting.. Can you guys still remember what I have blogged awhile ago or last time?? :P Yes? Great!! Somehow you can understand what I'll be sharing this time.. If not.. I would like to suggest read my 3rd blog entitled 

What is Post Harvest, Maturity, Indices and Standard..

First what is Lactuca sativa? This commodity is a leafy vegetable, most of consumers prepare this commodity to their tables and known as salad food.. 

Nutritional Value:

1 – Protein. Believe it or not, romaine lettuce is 17% protein with 7.7 grams per head. It is also a complete protein! That means that it has all 8 essential amino acids, 9% RDA of some and up to 26% RDA of others.

2 – Calcium. One head of romaine has 206mg of calcium (about 21% RDA). Blend it with calcium rich fruits like papaya and oranges and you’ll get more calcium than a glass of milk!

3 – Omega-3s. One head of romaine lettuce contains 44% RDA of Omega-3 essential fats. Forget the tainted fish oils, reach for some leafy greens instead!

4 – More Vitamin C Than An Orange. One head of romaine contains 167% RDA of vitamin C while an average sized orange contains only 92%.

5 – Iron. One head of romaine contains 6mg of iron, which ads a significant source of iron to the diets of vegetarians and vegans.

6 – Romaine Lettuce is Rich in B-vitamins: Thiamine (B1) – 38% RDA, Riboflavin (B2) – 32% RDA, Niacin (B3) – 12% RDA, Pantothenic Acid (B5) – 18%, Pyridoxine (B6) – 36 %, Folate (B9) – 213%!

7 – Water. One head of romaine provides 16% of your daily water needs with about 20 ounces of water per head!

8 – Rich Source of vitamin A (as beta-carotene) and K. As with most leafy greens, romaine is super rich in beta-carotene with 1817% RDA per head and has 535% RDA of vitamin K.

9 – Low Levels of Oxalic Acid. If you have problems with calcium oxalate kidney stones, romaine lettuce might be a good choice for leafy greens since it is very low in this anti-nutrient.

10 – Mineral-Rich. Don’t let the lighter color of romaine lettuce fool you. This not-so-dark leafy green is rich in minerals. One head contains copper (33% RDA), magnesium (22% RDA), manganese (42% RDA), phosphorus (27% RDA), potassium (33%), selenium (5% RDA) and zinc (13% RDA).

(Nutritional Value Reference:  http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/nutrition/10-surprising-nutrition-facts-about-romaine-lettuce/)

Note: For the owner of this nutritional value. If you wish me to turn down this Nutritional Value content of Lettuce. Just tell me and I'll be deleting this nutritional value to my blog. ThankYou.. Absolutely I don't own this Nutritional Value Content of Lettuce..

Now lets go to the main topic..Harvesting..

First of all before harvesting according to the calendar 30-40 days after transplanting you may harvest your Lettuce.. Or maybe it depends on your preference... 

Select the plant you wanted to harvest.. Always remember to choose what you prefer to if you guys is growing your own in your backyard.. Be careful not to grip it very harsh. Just hold it with care and to tightly. Or your commodity would get mash and no consumers would buy your product.. 

Cut the base part near the root system.. To keep your Lettuce leaves together... You may use sharp knife and a pair of scissor to cut and harvest your lettuce. Please be careful when you are cutting your Lettuce and and make sure not to cut your self. 

After harvesting place your Lettuce in a safe place, mind to put some or piece of cloth or papers beneath the Lettuce.. And don't place your Lettuce in the path way. You can't tell if people won't step on it. 

Prepare for the container or bag to put your harvest.. You may weigh it first before packaging. Set aside to a safe place. 

That's all you have harvested your Fresh Lettuce.. 

If you wanted put some mayo, vinegar, salt, sugar, pepper, garlic and onion to your salad to enhance the flavor of your salad.. ;] I have tried it before and its fantastic.. :* 

(Photos are my Own)

Well, Thats, all for now..

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Hope you guys have learnt something.