From farmers markets and supermarkets to gourmet restaurants and backyard gardens, leafy greens (lettuce, mustard, spinach, and collards) are popular for their various textures, sweet or pungent flavors, beautiful colors, and nutritional value. They're versatile and fast growing, can be harvested at most any stage, are delicious raw or cooked, and in warmer climates can be grown year-round. For flavor, beauty, nutrition, and ease of cultivation, you can't beat the numerous, wonderful varieties of lettuce and greens.
