Simpson Elite Lettuce

Simpson Elite Lettuce is a live hydroponic leafy green sold with roots attached for longer freshness.
It has tender, frilly green leaves with a crisp texture and a mild, slightly sweet flavour.
Use it when you want versatile lettuce that adds fresh texture and flavour to 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: Mild, slightly sweet flavour with a crisp, tender texture
• Colour: Light green, finely frilled leaves with a delicate texture
• Best for: Salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, grain bowls, and everyday meals

Best ways to use Simpson Elite Lettuce

Enjoy Simpson Elite Lettuce fresh in salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and grain bowls.

Its tender, frilly leaves make an excellent base for fresh salads, and pair well with seasonal vegetables, grilled chicken, cheese eggs, beans, and light vinaigrettes.
Tear the leaves by hand and add them just before serving to help preserve their delicate texture.

Simpson Elite Lettuce pairs well with tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, fresh herbs, cheese, eggs, chicken, turkey, tuna, beans, grains, vinaigrettes, creamy dressings, citrus, and olive oil.

Why hydroponic Simpson Elite lettuce?

Hydroponic growing uses a water-based nutrient system instead of soil.
This helps keep the crop clean, controlled, and close to the community.
Since we grow locally in Scarborough, travel time from harvest to pickup or local delivery is reduced.

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 the roots lightly hydrated and the leaves dry
• Store the head in a loose bag or container to help reduce mositure loss
• If the leaves soften, soak them in very cold, clean water for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain and dry thoroughly before serving
• Use refreshed lettuce soon for the best texture
• Use within 5 to 7 days for the best flavour and freshness

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Learn more about hydroponic vertical farming from Farm Credit Canada (FCC)