Lettuce
At Al Ahsan, we export premium Egyptian lettuce, grown in cool-season fields under optimal soil and irrigation conditions. Our lettuce is harvested early in the morning, rapidly cooled, and packed with care to preserve its crispness, color, and nutritional value.
Certified
Global Export
Fresh Daily
Fast Delivery
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Harvest Calendar
Harvest Calendar
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Harvest Season
Main harvest period - Fresh produce available
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Planting Season
Cultivation & growing period
Iceberg Lettuce
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Romaine / Cos Lettuce
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Butterhead Lettuce (on request)
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Note: Lettuce prefers cool weather and is harvested before the heads become overmature. Proper post-harvest cooling is essential to maintaining leaf turgor and shelf life for export markets.
Weight and Packaging
5 Kg/6 Kg cartons
(bulk packed)
1-2 heads per tray
(flow-wrapped)
Transported at 0-2 °C with high humidity
Each 40' HC container holds: ~4,500–5,000 cartons, Net weight: ~22-24 tons
Quality Highlights
Texture:
Crisp, fresh, non-wilted
Head Type:
(Round (Iceberg), Elongated (Romaine), or Loose (Butterhead)
Shelf Life: 2-3 weeks
(chilled)
Grade: Class I - Export
(Compliant with EU, Gulf, and institutional standards)
Size Grading / Counts:
Sorted by head diameter and weight
Packaging Customization
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Mixed-variety cartons (on demand)
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Retail-ready trays, bags, or clamshells
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Private-label wrapping or labeling
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Air-freight and express cooling A options
