BOSTON LETTUCE*

Selection

• Boston lettuce leaves are loose with a uniform green color and not wilted.
• Leaves are clean, free of bruises and yellowing.

Storage

• Boston lettuce should be stored as close to 32°F (0°C) as possible with a relative humidity of ninety-eight to a hundred percent and light mist.
• The typical shelf life is up to four weeks. High humidity is important to avoid wilting.
• Boston lettuce is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Boston lettuce should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life and avoid russet spotting and leaf yellowing. Boston lettuce produces a low level of ethylene.
• Boston lettuce is not sensitive to chilling injury but is easily damaged by freezing. The freezing point for Boston lettuce is 31.6°F (-0,2°C) must be avoided. The freezing injury symptom is shown as yellow leaves.

Our commitment to freshness means we have high inventory turnovers. We receive tons of new replenishment items daily. Pricing is updated constantly to ensure that we are competitive and current with the market.

We will guarantee pricing 24 hours prior to your delivery or pick up date. 

For example:

If you place an order on Monday for delivery or pick up on Friday, we will confirm your order with pricing adjustments on Thursday. A sales confirmation email will be sent to you with updated price and quantities once your order is ready for pick up or dispatched for delivery. 

Substitutions

In the event that your item is out of stock, we will substitute with an equal or greater value item. We may reach out to you if we have questions. If you have any special requests in regards to substitutions, please list them on your order in the "Notes for the seller" section. All items and quantities that are updated will be reflected in your final sales confirmation. 

Items with an Asterisk* 

Items with an asterisk* are available 1 business day after order placement Monday - Friday and pending availability on Saturdays.