Working with his wife and children, Kaufman now manages four greenhouses — each 22 feet wide by 130 feet long — where the family grows bibb lettuce using hydroponics, a growing method more ...

We’re just interested in lettuce that doesn’t have slugs and won’t give us food poisoning. Romaine, butterhead, bibb and other loose-leaf varieties are well suited for hydroponics.

Revolution Farms's farming methods mean the lettuce goes from seed to harvest in an indoor facility. After researching new agriculture and farming methods, hydroponics seemed to be the best fit.

Technique tip: Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in water overnight for easier blending. Swap option: If hydro bibb is not available, any other lettuce with mild flavor and soft texture will do.

Romaine, butterhead, bibb and other loose-leaf lettuce varieties are well suited for hydroponic growing. You can remove the larger, outermost leaves while leaving the rest of the plant to grow.

Romaine, butterhead, bibb and other loose-leaf lettuce varieties are well suited for hydroponic growing. You can remove the larger, outermost leaves while leaving the rest of the plant to grow.