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BAMSI Produces Hydroponic Lettuce and Other Greens
By BAMSI BAHAMAS
Feb 21, 2017 - 3:12:43 PM



Nassau, Bahamas - The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) has introduced hydroponically grown lettuce and leafy greens to its produce line. All of the products are being grown in a 65,000 square foot shade house on BAMSI’s North Andros campus, and several red and green lettuce varieties are being offered. Currently Concept, Tropicana, Lollo Rossa, Romaine, Butterhead, Magenta and Red Fire varieties are being offered along with other leafy products like basil, arugula, Swiss chard, and kale, and new seasonal varieties are being introduced all the time.

These lettuce varieties are excellent for use in fresh salads and their tastes can be compared to mild romaine lettuce flavor and a flavor blend of romaine and iceberg lettuces, respectively. A reliable and consistent supply of these high-quality lettuce products and other leafy greens are available and other gourmet products will also be introduced to the BAMSI line shortly. Because the products are being produced hydroponically, growing time is significantly shorter than would be required in the ground, making it easy to quickly provide a healthy and reliable product. Beginning in March check out the BAMSI store to experience these tasty varieties.

Reasons to choose BAMSI hydroponically grown greens:

1. There is no use of toxic pesticides and herbicides, therefore these will not be present on the final products. This provides a more nutritious and healthier product!

2. Because our products are grown in water, we control and ensure that they receive the highest quality of nutritional elements for superior growth and taste.

3. Our preparation and packing methods ensure that our products remain fresh longer within consumers’ refrigerators compared to soil grown lettuce.

4. For consumers who are concerned about the environment, hydroponic farming uses only 1/10th of the water required for soil-based farming.

5. The traditional agro-chemical run-off from soil based farming that impacts the environment is eliminated.

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