Best lettuce varieties to grow indoors

When it comes to choosing seeds, some varieties are better suited to indoor growing. Look for loose-leaf varieties, such as Baby Oakleaf, Tom Thumb and Black-Seeded Simpson. Some varieties are known to grow well in winter light, such as Arctic King, Winter Marvel and Winter Density.

What is the easiest type of lettuce to grow?
Can you grow lettuce inside the house?
Can you grow lettuce in trays?
What month is best to plant lettuce?
Does lettuce need full sun?
Can you grow lettuce from store bought lettuce?
Can I grow iceberg lettuce indoors?
How deep should a lettuce tray be?
Can lettuce grow under 24 hour light?
How long does lettuce take to grow?
How do you germinate lettuce?
How often should Lettuce be watered?
How long does iceberg lettuce take to grow?

What is the easiest type of lettuce to grow?

Loose leaf lettuce, which refers to varieties that don't form any type of head, is considered the easiest to grow. It matures in 40-45 days, but no need to wait that long to enjoy it! You can start thinning (and eating the trimmings) in as little as three weeks.

Can you grow lettuce inside the house?

Whether you've run out of space in your garden or you want to grow lettuce year round, you can grow lettuce plants quickly and easily indoors. ... Even if you've never grown a plant indoors before, all you need is standard potting soil, water, fertilizer, and a grow light or sunny window to help your plant grow strong.

Can you grow lettuce in trays?

Place your trays in your greenhouse, polytunnel, cold frame or windowsill to germinate. They should be ready to plant out in about 4 weeks. It is crucial to harden off lettuce raised indoors before planting out.

What month is best to plant lettuce?

Lettuce is cool-season crop that grows best in the spring and fall in most regions. It's a great leafy green to grow because it grows quickly, produces for a long time, and isn't very demanding as long as you keep it sufficiently watered.

Does lettuce need full sun?

Although lettuce grows fastest in full sun, it is one of the few vegetables that tolerates some shade. In fact, a spring crop often lasts longer if shaded from the afternoon sun as the season warms. ... Give lettuce fertile, well-drained, moist soil with plenty of rich organic matter and a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.

Can you grow lettuce from store bought lettuce?

Steps for How to Regrow Lettuce from a Stem

Eat your purchased lettuce, cutting the leaves at about 1 inch from the bottom. Place remaining stem in a shallow dish of water (about 1/2 inch). Place on a window sill or under grow lights. ... After 10-12 days, your lettuce is going to be as big as it will likely ever get.

Can I grow iceberg lettuce indoors?

Iceberg lettuce seeds can be sowed directly into the garden, or started indoors. We recommend an indoor start, to allow time for the lettuce to mature, before hot weather sets in. ... Keep soil in the seed tray moist. In about 5-10 days, the seedlings will sprout.

How deep should a lettuce tray be?

Transplants should be buried ¼ inch (0.5 cm.) deeper than they would be in garden soil and set 6 to 12 inches (15-30 cm.)

Can lettuce grow under 24 hour light?

For best results, place the planters under a light for 24 hours a day. You can also cover your pot with a clear plastic bag and place it in a south-facing window. Check the soil moisture daily and water as needed. Depending on the type of lettuce planted, seeds will begin to sprout in 7 to 14 days.

How long does lettuce take to grow?

Lettuce grows fairly quickly. Leaf varieties reach maturity in 30 days but can be harvested as soon as they reach the desired size. Other types of lettuce require 6 to 8 weeks to reach full harvest size.

How do you germinate lettuce?

Lettuce Sowing and Planting Tips

Seed germinates in 2 to 10 days at or near 70°F (21°C)—but sometimes seed can take up to 2 weeks to germinate if the soil is cold. Keep the soil evenly moist until seeds germinate then keep the soil moist until seedlings are well established. Sow seed ¼ to ½ inch (6-13mm) deep.

How often should Lettuce be watered?

Water your lettuce plants every day—and even more often if it is extremely hot and dry. The lettuce leaves are mostly water and will desiccate and wilt in strong sunlight and dry soil. Lettuce roots tend to be shallow, so frequent watering is more important than deep watering.

How long does iceberg lettuce take to grow?

Exact number days to maturity varies, and Iceberg lettuce plants may take somewhere between 55 and 90 days to be ready for harvest. Like most lettuce, Iceberg has a tendency to bolt quickly in hot weather, so it's recommended to plant spring crops as early as possible.