Ilema Lettuce

Ilema Lettuce

It gives you clean mild flavour and fresh texture
Use it when you want fresh produce that works in everyday meals

Why you’ll love it

– Freshness: Sold with roots attached
– Hyperlocal: Grown in Scarborough for pickup or local delivery
– Clean: Hydroponic, soil-free, and grown in a controlled indoor system
– Flavour: Clean mild flavour and fresh texture
– Best for: Salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and simple meals

Best ways to use Ilema Lettuce

Use it in salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and quick bowls
Tear softer leaves by hand and add them just before serving so the texture stays fresh

Lettuce pairs well with tomatoes, cucumber, herbs, cheese, eggs, chicken, tuna, beans, grains, vinaigrettes, and creamy dressings

Why hydroponic Ilema Lettuce?

Hydroponic growing uses a water-based nutrient system instead of soil
This helps keep the crop clean, controlled, and close to the community
It also reduces travel time from harvest to pickup or delivery

Indoor hydroponic growing can also support careful water use because water and nutrients are managed in a controlled system
For customers, that means fresh local produce grown with care, consistency, and less dependence on long-distance supply chains

Freshness Tips

– Rinse before use
– Snip only what you need
– Keep refrigerated in the crisper with roots lightly hydrated and leaves dry
– Keep the head in a loose bag or container to slow water loss
– Lettuce loses crispness as it loses water over time
– If leaves soften, soak in very cold clean water for 5 to 10 minutes
– Cold-water refresh works best on water-loss wilt
– Drain and dry well before serving
– Use refreshed lettuce soon for best crunch
– Use within 5 to 7 days

Browse all hydroponic greens from 5N2
Learn more about hydroponic vertical farming from Farm Credit Canada (FCC)