Dakota Gardener: French lettuce is great for Dakota gardens

Enjoy garden salads all summer long.

France is famous for many things — the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, wine and croissants among them.

But the French can also be proud of being the home of tremendous lettuce!

Batavia lettuce, also called French Crisp and Summer Crisp, is mild, sweet and crispy. It’s absolutely delicious. C’est magnifique!

Batavia lettuce is preferred by chefs for its texture and flavor…