Lettuce

You can safely spray neem oil on all leafy greens–lettuce, spinach, kale, chard, collards, etc. –but if you do, I recommend harvesting everything you want… Read More »Can You Use Neem Oil On Lettuce Plants?

Lettuce should be transplanted when the plants are between 2-3 inches tall. You should harden off your lettuce plants 7-10 days before transplanting. Bring them… Read More »Can I Transplant Lettuce Seedlings?

Lettuce should be transplanted when the plants are between 2-3 inches tall. You should harden off your lettuce plants 7-10 days before transplanting. If you’re… Read More »When Should I Transplant My Lettuce Seedlings?

Sow seeds in the ground 2 to 4 weeks before your last spring frost date or as soon as the ground can be worked. Or,… Read More »When Can Lettuce Seedlings Go Outside?

Fourteen to 16 hours. The lettuce seedlings need a lot of sun, but make sure wherever you keep the pot isn’t too hot, or else… Read More »How Much Light Do Lettuce Seedlings Need?

For summer/autumn cropping: sow outdoors from late March to late July. For an even earlier crop, sow indoors in early February in seed trays and… Read More »When Should I Plant Lettuce Outside?

Some of the most common lettuce pests are: Aphids. Armyworms. Corn earworms. Crickets. What has eaten my lettuce? Common Lettuce Pests Aphids. Beetles. Caterpillars. Crickets.… Read More »What Is Nibbling On My Lettuce?

Rats will eat most vegetables. Some favorites include corn, squash, zucchini, lettuce, leafy greens, turnips, and carrots. Do rats eat lettuce? Never feed: Raisins, rhubarb,… Read More »Do Rats Eat Lettuce Plants?

Insecticides are the most commonly used method of insect pest control on lettuce crops — some of the most effective pesticides include azadirachtin, diazinon and… Read More »How Do You Control Bugs In Lettuce?

Young leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. The young tender leaves are mild and make an excellent salad, but the whole plant becomes bitter… Read More »Are Prickly Lettuce Edible?