Lettuce

For heads of baby lettuce, you can space the plants a bit closer, at six to eight inches. This technique works well for romaine lettuce… Read More »How Big Do Lettuce Seedlings Need To Be?

Leaf lettuce starts out as others do, but unlike head lettuces, its leaves separate from each other during the growing process, with plants growing to… Read More »How Tall Should I Let Lettuce Grow?

Transplant lettuce on an overcast day to minimize shock and stress to the plants as they establish roots. Leggy lettuce typically begins to exhibit fuller,… Read More »Can You Transplant Leggy Lettuce?

They have one or two sets of true leaves The ideal time for transplanting your seedlings is about 3 weeks after they sprout or when… Read More »When Should You Repot Lettuce?

Answer. Stalks and stems on leafy green vegetables generally contain the same nutrients as the leafy part itself. Crushing or cutting the stalks and stems… Read More »Is The Stalk Of Lettuce Healthy?

To harden off plants, cut down on watering about 12 days before you plan to set them out. On a relatively mild day, preferably overcast… Read More »How Do You Harden Lettuce From Seedlings?

Stem Lettuce Cut the stalk at the base of the plant, right above the soil line. Or you can remove the entire plant by digging… Read More »Can I Cut The Stalk Of Lettuce?

The seedlings germinate and start growing, and you start to get excited about putting them out in your garden. A few days later though, your… Read More »Is It Normal For Lettuce Seedlings To Fall Over?

If your lettuce feels pliable and silky then it’s heat stress; if they’re just long and thin then you may need to use a lower… Read More »Why Is My Lettuce Long And Thin?

Black 30% shade cloth was the most effective at reducing bitterness. The other shade cloth colors tested were blue 30%, red 30%, silver 30%, white… Read More »What Is The Best Shade Cloth For Lettuce?