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Choy CommonsChoy CommonsOrganically Grown Gem Lettuce

2 heads

Green Gem lettuce is a compact, petite head with thick, succulent leaves and a crisp, juicy texture. A cross between romaine and butterhead, it combines romaine’s satisfying crunch with the tender, buttery quality of a butter lettuce. The flavor is mild, fresh, and subtly sweet, with a pale green heart and vibrant green outer leaves.

Use the whole leaves in salads, sandwiches, and wraps, or halve the heads and grill or pan-sear them for a warm salad. Their sturdy leaves hold dressings and sauces well, while their naturally sweet flavor pairs easily with everything from bright vinaigrettes and citrus to creamy dressings and sharp cheeses.

Local
Organically Grown
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Choy CommonsChoy Commons

Chester, NY

Choy Commons is a nonhierarchical cooperative of Asian-led farms working together to build a more connected and equitable food system in the Northeast. Founded in 2021 by farmers who met through the Asian Farmers affinity caucus, Choy Commons grew from a shared desire to build community and explore what it means to be Asian American within the food and climate justice movement.

Their name reflects that vision. “Choy,” the Cantonese romanization of 菜, means leaf vegetable, evoking the East Asian foods and agricultural traditions that connect their farmers to their heritage. “Commons” speaks to their commitment to reciprocity—with the land and with one another—and to sharing food, resources, labor and knowledge.

Choy Commons supports small farms through collaboration, grows ancestral foods for their communities, redistributes resources to provide food to those in need, and creates space to practice and adapt cultural traditions. By weaving together farms, community organizations, mutual aid groups, food purveyors and cultural practitioners, they are cultivating not just food, but a shared sense of belonging, interdependence and food sovereignty.