Lettuce

Introduced for commercial production in the late 1940s, Iceberg (or crisphead) lettuce was the only variety bred to survive cross-country travel (the name Iceberg comes… Read More »Why Is Iceberg Lettuce So Called?

Donate Bolted Lettuce to an Animal Shelter Bunnies, Guinea pigs and many species of birds enjoy munching on lettuce leaves, even after the plants have… Read More »Can Bunnies Eat Bolted Lettuce?

Lettuce originated in the Mediterranean area and was first grown as a weed. The first documentation of cultivation begins in Ancient Egypt over 6,000 years… Read More »Where Does Lettuce Come From Originally?

10 Ways to Eat Lettuce Besides Salad Soup. Lettuce and soup? Juice. We all know that lettuce contains a lot of water, so take advantage… Read More »How Do You Eat Green Leaf Lettuce?

Fresh spinach leaves are good on a burger. If you prefer the texture of shredded lettuce to the leaf, you could shred some raddichio and… Read More »Can I Use Spinach Instead Of Lettuce In Burger?

A common alternative to lettuce is spinach. Spinach is a terrific substitute for lettuce, and it contains more nutrients. It can also be eaten fresh… Read More »Can You Use Spinach Instead Of Lettuce?

If you’re wondering what can lettuce grow with, try some herbs! Basil – Friendly in the garden, basil can be a great companion for many… Read More »Can I Plant Basil With Lettuce?

Garlic can act as a “barrier plant” against aphids. Plant garlic between the rows of your lettuce crop to deter aphids from getting to your… Read More »Can You Plant Garlic With Lettuce?

Space lettuce plants 6 to 18 inches apart (depending on the variety) in an area that gets an abundance of sun and has fertile, well-drained… Read More »How Far Apart Should Lettuce Be Planted?

Try to avoid growing lettuce next to broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, or kohlrabi—while some varieties of lettuce may help these cabbage-family (brassicas) crops… Read More »What Plants Should Not Be Planted With Lettuce?