Fresh-cut leafy crops include species cultivated for fresh salads and baby leaf production such as lettuce, spinach, chard and chicory.They are characterized by short production cycles and tender tissues with high water content, which determine freshness and crispness.
From an agronomic perspective, they require fertile, well-drained soils, balanced nutrition, regular irrigation, and growing conditions that promote rapid and uniform development, while minimizing stress factors that can compromise growth, texture, and yield.
