UK heatwave: Lettuce growers warn of imminent shortage

[Chippy_Tea]

The BBC article says last week 18 million lettuces were sold what do people put this pointless thing into and why, i cannot remember the last time i ate lettuce and if i order a burger i always ask them not to put it in.


There could be a shortage of lettuce in UK supermarkets as soon as the middle of next week, growers have warned.

The unusually high temperatures have boosted demand for leafy salads at the same time as the heat has stopped the UK crop growing.

Growers say they may have to import leaves from the US to make up the shortfall at a time when more than 90% of salad leaves is usually UK grown.

Broccoli and cauliflower crops have also been affected by the weather.

Trade body the British Leafy Salad Growers Association (BLSGA) said the "soaring" temperatures were causing "havoc" for growers.

It said the last week a record 18 million lettuces had been sold, about 40% more than last year.

However, it added "when the mercury hits 30C lettuces can't grow".

 

[Ajhutch]

Of all the things that could run out, this one I can live with.

 

[chesters-mild]

Yes, I can't stand lettuce as well

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Of all the things that could run out, this one I can live with.

That gets my vote.

 

[Ajhutch]

Your evil alter ego Salad_Lunch is really upset about this though.

 

[Clint]

You miserable lot! I love lettuce...there's no shortage of them on my allotment... got three or four varieties on the go including some great big icebergs.

 

[Gunge]

What's the chances of the barley crop getting trashed? We'll all be crying then.

 

[Jon75]

Lettuce? Isn't that what real food eats?

 

[Bigcol49]

Hi!
I use shredded white cabbage in my salads, so as long as there isn't a cabbage shortage, I can live without lettuce.

 

[foxy]

Hot weather will make all those leafy green vegetables bolt.

 

[MyQul]

What's the chances of the barley crop getting trashed? We'll all be crying then.

I think you may be correct as this lettice shortage maybe the tip of the iceberg. I read in the paper today that farmers have warned that their could be problems with the wheat and barley harvest if their isnt prolonged rain in the next few weeks

 

[Ajhutch]

I think you may be correct as this lettice shortage maybe the tip of the iceberg.

:hat:

 

[pvt_ak]

Don’t mind most of the lettuce varieties - nice in salad.

Rocket however you can shove up your jacksy - it’s the devils food !


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[Covrich]

:hat:

Leaf it out.. Lettuce not worry too much but for now I romaine concerned.

 

[Gunge]

I think you may be correct as this lettice shortage maybe the tip of the iceberg.

That was a little gem.

 

[Clint]

Now...is it rocket as rhymes with pocket or some other pretentious **** you hear some TV chefs coming out with...

 

[Gunge]

Now...is it rocket as rhymes with pocket or some other pretentious **** you hear some TV chefs coming out with...

I haven't a clue what they're on about half the time, but I tried some celeriac the other week to see why so many of them had an obsession with it. Now I'm actually addicted to it and currently trying to figure out how to incorporate it into a curry...

 

[Ajhutch]

I haven't a clue what they're on about half the time, but I tried some celeriac the other week to see why so many of them had an obsession with it. Now I'm actually addicted to it and currently trying to figure out how to incorporate it into a curry...

I’ve done it. I like it with spices that bring out a slightly sour flavour so fenugreek, mustard seeds, maybe even coriander. And some tamarind in your sauce. I find it quite different to pumpkin or butternut squash which I like with sweeter spices and coconut.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

@Gunge I had to google celeriac as it sounds like someone with an illness, i never had you down as a celery eater.

 

[Gunge]

@Gunge I had to google celeriac as it sounds like someone with an illness, i never had you down as a celery eater.

Not normally but now you've reminded me.... very nice with half a ton of salt on. I'll give the missus a bell, she's in Asda right now.