Lettuce

  • January Jan
  • February Fe
  • March Ma
  • April Ap
  • May Ma
  • June Ju
  • July Ju
  • August Au
  • September Se
  • October Oc
  • November No
  • December De

In a few words

You can enjoy lettuce all year long, as it can be produced in all climates. The four types of green lettuce are very beneficial for health, since they provide important dose of vitamins, antioxidants and nutrients although, among the four, highlights the romaine lettuce. When choosing a lettuce, know that the darker the leave is, the more nutritious the leaves are.

Growing time

Top 3 of the producing provinces

Source: Ministry of Agriculture (2015). Statistical Yearbook.

How much is imported, how much is exported?

Source: Ministry of Economy (2015). Includes production in greenhouses.