The community of Medicine Hat has a long history of farming and greenhouse growing. We’ve been an active part of it for more than 30 years.
So we thought it was time to step out on our own, together with like-minded growers, to create something truly special: premium quality, locally grown produce available on a year-round basis.
What makes Big Marble better? Our cucumbers and tomatoes are grown in a high-wire system used by the world’s leading greenhouses. Our plants are well-fed and healthy, so there’s less need for pesticides or fungicides. Our climate is consistently warm, so there’s less stress on the plants and they are bathed in full-spectrum light (the closest thing to sunshine you’ll find anywhere). This is why Big Marble farm-fresh produce tastes so full of life!
Products
Greens - Lettuce - Butter Leaf
Aside from the salad approach, there's so much to do with this large-leafed green. It's a great material to wrap ingredients, like seasoned beef, chicken salad, pulled pork, taco fixings, or even a hamburger. It's also great in sandwiches — stacking them will give a sandwich food a satisfying green crunch without overpowering other ingredients.<br><br> Storage<br> Keep the roots attached to the lettuce until you're ready to use it. If using half a head, cut off what you need and keep the rest intact. When storing in the fridge, wrap a damp paper towel around the leaves and place in an aerated plastic bag in the crisper drawer. It's best not to wash the lettuce until you want to use it, as over-handling can bruise the leaves.
