BEHR Gemüsegarten: Products

SalaRico^®

SalaRico is a relatively new type of lettuce with a unique aroma, which has only been available since 2009. Its origins are here at BEHR, where it was first grown in a field of about 15 hectares in Seevetal-Ohlendorf.

SalaRico is a very special lettuce, being a successful blend of iceberg and romaine lettuce and combining the benefits of both. Its crisp leaves are reminiscent of iceberg lettuce, while its aromatic flavour and slender head shape are reminiscent of romaine lettuce.

It has a unique combination of ultra-crisp leaves and an aromatic, slightly sweet flavour. It retains its crispness and form even after preparation and impresses with its fresh, light green colour and great aroma.

Anbau und Ernte

We still grow our SalaRico today in our fields around Ohlendorf (Lower Saxony). Northern Germany offers the best growing conditions in the summer months. Thanks to its proximity to the North and Baltic Seas, temperatures are moderate and there is a regular flow of air. In winter, when it’s too cold for us to grow lettuces in Germany, SalaRico grows under the Spanish sun at our production facility in Balsapintada (Murcia).

Zubereitung und Frischetipps

SalaRico is very easy to prepare. Simply cut the bottom of the stalk off and then rinse the leaves in cold water. Depending on how you want to use the SalaRico, either leave the leaves whole or cut them into pieces of any size.

Thanks to its unique flavour, the SalaRico can be combined with fish, meat or cheese in a variety of ways and also tastes great on its own without any dressing. It is perfect for everyday salads and any party buffet. But the SalaRico also tastes great fried in a pan and served hot.

The slightly firmer leaf structure allows the SalaRico to be stored for a few days after purchase. For optimal shelf life, the SalaRico should be stored in its plastic wrap in the vegetable drawer of your fridge.