Baby lettuce and greens should be clean and fresh with well-colored leaves. Avoid product that appears wilted, discolored, or decayed.
Storing and Handling
Temperature/humidity recommendations for short-term
storage of seven days or less:
32-36 degrees F/0-2 degrees C
90-98% relative humidity
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Handling Tips
Baby lettuce and greens should only be lightly sprinkled to help maintain freshness. Excessive water sprinkling may promote breakdown of delicate leaves. Follow good rotation practices; first shipments in should be used or displayed first.
Variety/Type Descriptions
Lettuces (including specialty) – Year Round
Greens:
Arugula – November - April – Smooth, small notched leaves with dark green color. Arugula exhibits a delicate, peppery flavor.
Frisee – November - March – Feathery leaves that are pencilthin and somewhat scraggly. Frisee is ivory-yellow in color.
Greens Bunched:
Collards – October – April – Flat, green, loaf-shaped leaves.
Dandelion – October – April – Thin, white stems with narrow, dark green, ragged-edged leaves.
Mustard – October – April – Long, narrow stems with large green, curly-edged leaves.
Swiss Chard – October – April (green) – Thick, white stems; large, dark green leaves with prominent red veins.
Swiss Chard – October – April (red) – Thick red stems; large, dark green leaves with prominent red veins.
Turnip – October – April – Long, narrow green stems with flat, green, and slightly fuzzy leaves.
Common Packaging
Greens & Lettuces (baby & specialty):
Cartons holding 24 to 30 heads/bunches.
Greens Bunched:
Bushel crates, baskets, and cartons holding 12 or 24 bunches
Storing Tips
Keep baby lettuce and greens away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms. Store away from strong drafts.
Shippers
A-W PRODUCE CO.
P.O. Box 595, Weslaco, TX 78599
2300 Votech, Weslaco, TX 78596
PHONE # - 956-447-5551
FAX # - 956-447-5643
CONTACT - Danny Arnold, President & Gen. Mgr.
WEBSITE - www.awproduce.com
E-MAIL - chad@awproduce.com
J & D PRODUCE, INC.
P.O. Box 1548, Edinburg, TX 78540
7310 N. Expressway 281, Edinburg, TX 78541
PHONE # - 956-380-0353
FAX # - 956-380-0325
CONTACT - James V. Bassetti, President & Sales
WEB SITE - www.littlebearproduce.com
E-MAIL - lrchandler@littlebearproduce.com
PARDI PRODUCE, INC.
P. O. Box 115, Edinburg, TX 78540
610 W. Cano St., Edinburg, TX 78539
PHONE # - 956-383-3818
FAX # - 956-383-6327
CONTACT - Gus DiNovo,
WEB SITE - www.pardiproduce.com
E-MAIL - pardipro@sbcglobal.net
RIO FRESH, INC.
P.O. Box 1619, San Juan, TX 78589
6 Mi. S. Stewart Road, San Juan, TX 78589
PHONE # - 956-787-0023
FAX # - 956-787-0503
CONTACT - Bill Morley, President & Gen. Mgr.
WEB SITE - www.riofresh.com
E-MAIL - larry@riofresh.com
VAL VERDE VEGETABLE CO., INC.
P.O. Box 4448, McAllen, TX 78502
2200 Trophy Dr., McAllen, TX 78504
PHONE # - 956-994-1310
FAX # - 956-994-1312
CONTACT - Frank Schuster, President
WEB SITE - www.valverdevegetable.com
E-MAIL - frank@valverdevegetable.com
WINTER GARDEN PRODUCE
P. O. Box 1418, Uvalde, TX 78802
PHONE # - 830-278-3323
FAX # - 830-278-7241
CONTACT - Eddy Carnes, President & Gen. Mgr.
WEB SITE - www.wintergardenproduce.com
E-MAIL - jcarnes@wintergardenproduce.com
