Lettuce is a cool-season crop ideal for spring and fall. Homegrown lettuce is superior in taste and vitamin A content. Plants can be grown in containers, raised beds, or small spaces
Lettuce was first domesticated by ancient Egyptians for oil production. Romans named it lactuca, which means "dairy" in Latin. By 50 AD, many types were described in medieval writings. By 18th century, many modern varieties were developed in Europe