Botanically speaking, babyleaf (Lactuca sativa var. crispa) is a member of the Asteraceae (Compositae) family and is probably derived from the prickly lettuce (Lactuca serriola) native to the Middle East.  

What’s special about babyleaf is that, unlike most other lettuces, they do not form a head, but instead form leaf rosettes or individual loose leaves. Depending on the variety, babyleaf have light green to reddish-brown, smooth-edged, curled or oak-leaf-like leaves. We produce various red and green leaf lettuce varieties, as well as baby leaf chard, baby leaf beetroot and, of course, aromatic rocket. Depending on availability, our babyleaf are a mixture of the above-mentioned salad varieties. Since our babyleaf consists mainly of varieties that have been harvested young, the height is significantly lower than that of conventional babyleaf.

Thanks to the diverse mix of salads that make up our babyleaf, it tastes simply delicious. The red and green lettuce leaves have a slightly milder flavour and are accompanied by the aromatic and sometimes slightly sharp rocket, as well as chard and beetroot leaves, which add a slightly earthy taste. So you can look forward to a successful and varied salad composition with our babyleaf.