Hello hello
On the farm, sometimes not all days are good. There are days when we have blowouts, others when wild boars attack, in short, it can be a rather stressful situation.
But today I'm not here to talk about my stress, but about lettuce stress, because even if it sounds crazy, lettuce also gets stressed.
Yes, yes... like when it's hot, it hasn't had enough water, and everything annoys it. Well, the same thing happens to Romaine lettuce.
When lettuce suffers from heat or lack of water, it activates its "defense mode" and begins to produce bitter compounds. Quick translation: if the plant isn't happy... your salad's flavor pays the price. Plain and simple.
That's why growing good lettuce requires more science (and more care) than it seems. Our farmers are attentive to irrigation, sun, and timing like a Swiss clock. Because here, "it'll grow eventually" doesn't cut it... here, you have to care for it so it comes out tender, fresh, and with a mild flavor.
And then there's the key part: harvest time. At Campos del Abuelo, we cut the lettuce and it goes practically straight to your home. No weeks in cold storage, no unnecessary trips. Less stress for the plant... and more flavor for you.
So, next time a lettuce is really good, you know the secret: it's no coincidence. It's a well-cared-for plant, perfectly ripe... and a farmer behind it who hasn't taken their eyes off it. 🥬✨
Best regards,
