Types and Varietal Selection

Due to the large variety of types and cultivars, spend some time identifying local consumer desires. The following lists are illustrative only and do not include all the wide varieties available. Very few of the varieties listed have been tested in the local marketplace. Most, if not all, can be grown locally, but some may have better adaptation to Utah’s varied climatic and environmental conditions.

Variety Suggestions (Mostly Untested) for Commonly Grown Leafy Greens

Plant Family & Common Name		Varieties (limited list)
Asters:	Endive	Bianca Riccia, Frisan, Lorca, Rhodos
	Escarole	Eros, Natacha, Salanca
	Radicchio	Fiero, Indigo, Palla Rossa, Rossa di Treviso Precoce
Beet Greens		Boldor, Chioggia, Merlin, Pacemaker III, Red Ace
Brassicas:	Arugula	Astro, Roquette, Speedy,  Sylvetta
	Collards	Champion, Flash, Hi Crop, Flash
	Kale	Red Russian, Redbor, Rogue, Starbor, Winterbor
	Mustard	Dragon Tongue, Green Wave,  Spicy Green,  Scarlet Frills
Lettuce:	Bibb	Adriana, Carmona, Red Cross, Rex, Optima, Speckles
	Cos	Fusion, Outredgeous, Salvius, Winter Density
	Iceberg	Crispino, Crusader, Heatmaster, Superior I
	Leaf	Defender, Encico, Revolution, Salad Bowl, Tango
Spinach		Bloomsdale, Emperor, Regiment, Renegade, Space,
Swiss Chard		Bright Lights, Fordhook Giant, Oriole, Rhubarb