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".
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".
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