crisphead
noun[CorU]
uk/ˈkrɪsp.hed/us/ˈkrɪsp.hed/(alsocrisphead lettuce)akindoflettuce(=plantwithlarge,greenleaves)that isespeciallycrunchy(=firmand making aloudnoisewhen it iseaten):
There are fourmainlettucegroups: butterhead, crisphead , looseleaf and theromaineorcos.
Crisphead or Iceberglettuceformfirm,compactheadsofpalegreenleaves.
- Crispheadlettucecomes toharvestin 80 to 90days.
- Butterhead has morelooselyfurledleavesthan crisphead.
Types of vegetable
- alfalfa
- allium
- Anaheim
- artichoke
- arugula
- Chinese cabbage
- Chinese leaves
- collard
- corn on the cob
- corn salad
- jicama
- kabocha
- kale
- kohlrabi
- lacinato kale
- salsify
- savoy cabbage
- scallion
- Scotch bonnet
- shallot
Synonym
iceberg