Mucci Farms adding Naked Leaf lettuce
Mucci Farms adding Naked Leaf lettuce
Mucci Farms, a leading greenhouse grower based in Kingsville, ON, was set to harvest its first Ontario-grown Naked Leaf lettuce in late July.
Hydroponically grown and harvested with the roots still intact, Naked Leaf is alive and growing when purchased, which provides added value for both retailer and consumer with their longer shelf life, greater freshness, flavor and leaf color than regular lettuce heads.
The Naked Leaf products are packaged with the roots intact – the roots rest in a soil plug and small plastic cup, which provides a lifeline with continued nourishment.
Consumers will have the benefit of crisp, vitamin-packed fresh leaves for longer.
The Naked Leaf Green Butter Head variety has a delicate crisp, mild sweet flavor and can be used for salads or lettuce wraps.
Naked Leaf living lettuce will be available in a variety of pack sizes, including single and double clamshells as well as individual sleeves with handle. Retail ready displays will also be available.
Ontario-grown Naked Leaf living herbs, including basil, watercress, and arugula, will soon be available in two- and four-ounce sleeves.
