Lettuce
How to store

Lettuce

Also known as: Leaf lettuce, Head lettuce
Leafy Greens
Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 10-14 days

Paper Towel Method

  1. Wash thoroughly dry completely—wet lettuce rots quickly
  2. Wrap loosely in paper towels
  3. Place in airtight container
  4. Store in refrigerator
  5. Keep away from ethylene producers
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Alternative another good method that's just different 7-10 days

Crisper Drawer

  1. Don't wash until ready to use
  2. Store in high humidity crisper
  3. Keep away from ethylene producers
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Long-term preservation

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Revival Tips

If wilted, soak in ice water for 15-30 minutes, then spin dry.

Fun Facts

  • Lettuce is one of the oldest cultivated vegetables—Egyptians grew it over 4,500 years ago.
  • Crisper (high humidity) drawers are designed to slow moisture loss; lettuce benefits the most from them.