Alberto Ray

Bacterial leaf spot can occur on both leaf and head lettuce varieties. As with most bacterial diseases, the pathogen, Xanthomonas campestris pv. vitians, is highly… Read More »What Causes Spots On Lettuce?

Lettuce aphid has several color forms, ranging from green to orange to pink. Adult winged and wingless lettuce aphids have black markings on the joints… Read More »What Are The Green Bugs On My Lettuce?

If you are pretty sure the holes in your leafy vegetables were caused by insects or slugs, they should be safe to eat, as long… Read More »Can You Get Sick From Bugs On Lettuce?

Downy mildew of lettuce is a disease caused by a fungus-like (Oomycete) organism, producing yellow patches and fuzzy white mould on leaves. These patches turn… Read More »What Causes Downy Mildew On Lettuce?

The bacteria responsible for soft rot in lettuce is transferred by weather, insects, contaminated tools, infested plant debris, and splashing water from rain and sprinklers.… Read More »What Causes Lettuce To Rot?

Use a DIY hot sauce spray The first spray is a homemade hot pepper mixture you can use to help make your plants taste bad.… Read More »How Do I Keep Animals From Eating My Lettuce?

Select the proper chemical spray for the specific pest overpopulation. For loopers and other caterpillars, leafminers and thrips, choose bacillus thurengiensis or spinosad. For beetles,… Read More »What Can You Spray Lettuce With?

You can wash them off, but it may take a bit of extra time. They don’t come off with a simple rinse in water because… Read More »Can You Wash Bugs Off Lettuce?