Leafy Green Romaine vs. Hearts of Romaine: What's the Difference?
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Romaine lettuce is one of the most popular lettuces in the country, but when faced with leafy green romaine and hearts of romaine, many people are unsure of the difference. The distinction is not a matter of different varieties but rather which part of the single romaine plant you are buying. The simple difference is that hearts of romaine are just the crunchy inner core of the head, while leafy green romaine refers to the entire head, including the darker outer leaves.
