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Valmaine romaine lettuce will grow in any fertile, moist garden soil. In the home garden, Valmaine lettuce seeds can be sown directly in the garden in spring when the ground is workable. Seeds should be planted in rows with plants thinned to 10 inches (25 cm.) apart.
- How do you grow Valmaine lettuce?
- What is the best way to grow romaine lettuce?
- Can you regrow romaine lettuce in soil?
- How do you germinate romaine lettuce seeds?
- How do you keep romaine lettuce from bolting?
- How do I know when my romaine lettuce is ready to pick?
- Why is my romaine lettuce growing tall?
- Why is my romaine lettuce bolting?
- Can you grow romaine lettuce from the core?
- Should I soak lettuce seeds before planting?
- Why won't my lettuce seeds germinate?
- How deep do you plant romaine lettuce seeds?
How do you grow Valmaine lettuce?
Growing Information
Crops 10–14 weeks from sowing. Sow thinly outdoors from late March until July (earlier crops can be obtained by sowing indoors from February onwards and planting out) at fortnightly intervals to ensure a regular supply. Sow in rows 30cm apart and 1.25cm deep and thin the plants to 23–30cm apart.
What is the best way to grow romaine lettuce?
Use a nutrient-rich, moist soil.
Romaine requires both nitrogen and soil moisture to grow quickly. Fertilize or amend the garden soil with plenty of compost. Salad connoisseurs believe romaine grown in soil tastes better than hydroponic lettuce.
Can you regrow romaine lettuce in soil?
Unfortunately, you can't re-plant lettuce in the soil and expect a new full-sized plant to grow, since it lacks the root structure to make that happen. ... Sometimes they even sprout some roots. Since soil contains more nutrients than plain water, the lettuce is able to get more of what it needs to grow new leaves.
How do you germinate romaine lettuce seeds?
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 do you keep romaine lettuce from bolting?
If you plant lettuce late and wish to avoid premature lettuce bolt, try using a shade cloth over the row to reduce the intensity of the light. Additionally, it is essential to fertilize new plants with a 10-10-10 fertilizer. Make sure the plants receive plenty of moisture.
How do I know when my romaine lettuce is ready to pick?
Squeeze the heads to check. An immature romaine head is loose and compresses easily, while an overly ripe head feels hard to the touch. Harvest the lettuce when it reaches between 6 and 8 inches tall, with leaves that begin to tighten. Check the romaine in the morning when it nears harvest time.
Why is my romaine lettuce growing tall?
Most lettuce varieties are cool season crops. When the hot weather comes, they send up tall stalks that will flower and set seed. You'll notice that the leaves begin to taste bitter around the same time the stalks elongate. This is called bolting.
Why is my romaine lettuce bolting?
Nevertheless, heat may be a factor in bolting if high temperatures occur when the plants are nearing maturity. Dry conditions may also contribute to bolting. Plants that feel threatened by harsh temperatures will often go to seed.
Can you grow romaine lettuce from the core?
Lettuce. Cut off the bottom of the head of lettuce and place it in a small bowl of water. New growth begins from the center of the in as little as 3 days and you'll have a new half-head of lettuce in about 2 weeks. I've heard romaine re-grows best, but I've had success with green leaf and red leaf lettuce too.
Should I soak lettuce seeds before planting?
Imbibing or soaking the seeds in cool water for 16–24 hours in a well-lit area before planting will increase the germination percentages greatly.
Why won't my lettuce seeds germinate?
Lettuce seeds won't sprout when soil temperatures are above 80°F but they will start to germinate as low as 40°F, making it ideal for early and late season planting. A plant hormone is produced under warm conditions that stop the germination process, called “thermo-inhibition”.
How deep do you plant romaine lettuce seeds?
It doesn't take much work to grow lettuce from seeds. Lettuce seeds are often quite small and only require a planting depth of ¼ to ½ inch deep. Growing lettuce in rows gives your garden a traditional look.
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