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Growing lettuce from seed
When sowing seeds directly into the soil, you should plant approximately 10 seeds per foot. Space your rows 12 to 18 inches apart. Thin leaf lettuce s...
Planting lettuce
Head lettuce is usually grown from seeds started indoors during warm weather for a fall garden. Transplant head lettuce in rows 12 to 18 inches apart ...
Can you grow lettuce in the summer?
Grow Your Lettuce Longer in Warm Weather. You can grow lettuce throughout the summer without bolting with a little knowledge and a tiny bit of prepara...
Can I grow lettuce indoors?
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. ... Eve...
What does it mean when your lettuce bolts?
Vegetable gardeners often talk about their plants "bolting," which simply means that the plant sends up a flower stalk and goes to seed. ... Bolting i...
Can lettuce be grown in pots?
Lettuce needs ample room for roots but you can grow several varieties in 6 to 12 inch (15-30 cm.) pots. The greens need a consistent supply of moistur...
What is the best fertilizer for lettuce?
Lettuce plants thrive in nutrient-rich soil. Once the seedlings emerge, a dose of fertilizer can be applied to maximize lettuce leaf production. Choos...
What lettuce grows well in summer?
Green Star, Magenta, Bronze Arrow Lose Leaf, Red Salad Bowl Oakleaf and Oakleaf Looseleaf Lettuce are all heat tolerant varieties that do well in late...
Why is my lettuce dying?
Problems with water: Your lettuce can start to die if it's getting either too much or too little water. The plant won't be growing as it should, and t...
