Lettuce

Lettuce is an amazing leafy green. Home gardeners will know that when harvested, the stem exudes a bitter, milky substance. This is a type of… Read More »Does Lettuce Have Bitter Taste?

Wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa) is closely related to dandelion and is believed to have sedative and analgesic (pain-relieving) effects. It is often used as a… Read More »Is Wild Lettuce A Sedative?

But it really doesn’t make a difference whether you tear or cut; lettuce turns brown at almost the same rate, give or take a day.… Read More »Is It Better To Cut Or Tear Lettuce?

Put into an airtight container submerged in water. Remove leaves when needed or use entire lettuce. You can change water every three days so lettuce… Read More »Does Lettuce Last Longer In Water?

Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F; an unopened bag of prewashed salad mix should be discarded if left out for… Read More »Does Bagged Lettuce Need To Be Refrigerated?

Yes, brown lettuce is safe to eat, the health website Berkeley Wellness says. Although the appearance is not that appealing, its brown color does not… Read More »Can You Eat Lettuce That Is Turning Brown?

Another good way to trap earwigs in the garden is to roll lightly dampened newspapers into hollow tubes, tie them with thread or lightweight cotton… Read More »How Do You Keep Earwigs Out Of Lettuce?

Neem oil made from neem tree seeds is a natural pesticide that kills pests when sprayed on the various types of lettuce plants. You can… Read More »What Do You Spray On Lettuce To Keep Bugs Away?

Slugs and snails chew leaf holes in many plant types, including hibiscus, hosta, basil, cabbage, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers and pepper plants. Leaf holes from slugs… Read More »What Is Eating Small Holes In My Lettuce?

Using a heavy stream of water or a power hose, remove all foreign matter and soap from both sides of each leaf. Alternatively, a vegetable… Read More »How Do You Clean Lettuce For Bugs Kosher?