MC Sarıkaya Gıda sources fresh lettuce grown in greenhouse and open fields in Antalya and Mersin from various production regions across Turkey, puts it through quality control, and supplies it to domestic and export markets. You can check the harvest calendar below for current supply availability.
Lettuce is sourced from various growing regions across Turkey, particularly Antalya, Mersin, Muğla, Ankara, Adana, Samsun; drawing on multiple regions helps keep supply steady and quality consistent throughout the season.
Lettuce is a staple leafy vegetable of Mediterranean cuisine and salad culture; the Antalya plain, with its greenhouse and tunnel production, is one of Turkey's leading supply regions for winter lettuce.
Product Overview
Sizes & Calibers
| Head Weight | Range |
|---|---|
| 250-350 g | Small head |
| 350-500 g | Medium head, standard market size |
| 500-800 g | Large head |
Packaging Options
- 8/10/12-count carton boxSized by head count, export standard
- Individual stretch/film wrapRetail shelf format
- Perforated plastic crateCold-chain domestic shipping, palletized
Featured Varieties
Known for its firm, round head and crisp texture, the most shipping-resilient lettuce variety over long distances. Its neutral flavor gives it wide use in burgers, sandwiches, and mixed salads.
A traditional variety with loose, ruffled leaves and light green color. Its soft texture and mild flavor make it a classic choice in Turkish olive-oil dishes and salads.
A semi-firm head with wavy leaf edges, offering a texture between iceberg and curly-leaf lettuce — crisp and juicy.
Growing & Harvest
In Antalya and Mersin, lettuce is grown both under greenhouse/tunnel cover and in open fields, with a short growing cycle that allows successive planting nearly year-round; cool, moist conditions favor fast, crisp leaf development, while excessive heat raises the risk of premature bolting. Ankara, Adana, and Samsun — the latter a leader in curly-leaf lettuce — are also major open-field lettuce production centers. Harvest is done by hand once the head reaches the desired firmness and weight, followed by rapid cooling to preserve freshness.
Uses & Applications
Lettuce is a core ingredient in fresh salads; iceberg is favored in burgers and sandwiches for its crisp texture and neutral flavor, while curly-leaf lettuce suits traditional salads with its softer leaf structure. In export shipments, head firmness, leaf gloss, and freshness at the cut surface are regarded as quality markers; an unbroken cold chain significantly extends shelf life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MC Sarıkaya Gıda export lettuce?
Yes, MC Sarıkaya Gıda supplies fresh lettuce grown in greenhouse and open fields in Antalya and Mersin to both domestic and export markets. You can check our seasonal calendar page for the current harvest period, or contact us directly.
What packaging is used to ship Lettuce?
Shipments of Lettuce typically use 8/10/12-count carton box or Individual stretch/film wrap, in line with standard industry practice; alternative packaging options can be arranged upon request.
What is the minimum order quantity for Lettuce?
For road shipments, orders start from one pallet per product within a mixed load; sea shipments are planned on a full 40' reefer container basis. Send us your product, target country and delivery date for an exact quantity and quote.
What is the shelf life and storage requirement for Lettuce?
Leafy products like Lettuce are sensitive to moisture loss and wilting; their short shelf life means they need rapid cooling after harvest and an unbroken, high-humidity cold chain during transport.
How is Lettuce sorted and quality-checked before shipment?
Before shipment, products are checked for size, color, and ripeness; anything below standard is sorted out, so only export-quality batches are shipped.
