Exploring One-Cut Lettuce Production

Join WSU Clark County Extension at the 78th St. Heritage Farm to view a trial of one-cut type lettuce varieties.

One-cut varieties were developed as an alternative to standard baby-leaf lettuce production. The fully mature head can be harvested for baby-leaf mixes due to the small, uniform, abundant leaves they produce. These varieties can be also can be marketed as a unique head lettuce. Eighteen total Eazyleaf®, Multileaf®, and Salanova® varieties will be on display, and company representatives also will be present to discuss the selections with attendees.

WSU is trialing these varieties to evaluate in-detail what unique options one-cut lettuces might offer growers in contrast to standard baby-leaf production methods.

Program Features:
– Variety viewing and discussion of the trial
– Discussion about variety offerings for one-cut types
– Time for open discussion on lettuce production methods and markets
– Lettuce tasting salads created by Clark College Culinary Institute students
– Opportunity for networking
– Refreshments and snacks

Cost:
$5 for single attendees. Buy-two, get-one-free bulk discount for multiple registrants of the same farm.

Registration page:
https://wsu-clark-exploring-1-cut-lettuces-101118.bpt.me

Flier:
WSU Clark Lettuce variety event 10.10.18 flier

Contact Justin O’Dea at justin.odea@wsu.edu or 360-524-2383 if you have questions, need help with registration, or need specific program accommodations.

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