Lettuce

Plant seeds 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch deep. Lettuce seeds need light to germinate, so don’t sow them too deep. Seed may be sown… Read More »How Deep Do You Put Lettuce Seed?

How to Grow: Lettuce is a cool-weather crop that thrives in the temperature range 60-65 degrees F, and if thoroughly hardened, most varieties survive temperatures… Read More »How Cold Is Too Cold For Lettuce Seedlings?

Lettuce seeds must be exposed to light to grow into seedlings. You can sprinkle them on soil or vermiculite and then cover them with a… Read More »Should I Start Lettuce Seeds In The Dark?

Lettuce is easily started in seed-starting trays or small pots. Lettuce started indoors can be set into the garden when plants have about four leaves,… Read More »Can You Start Lettuce In Seed Trays?

Seeds need light to germinate; sow at a very shallow depth by covering with a thin layer of growing medium. Sow seed 1/8 inch deep,… Read More »How Do You Grow Loose Leaf Lettuce?

Lettuce grows fairly quickly. Leaf varieties reach maturity in 30 days but can be harvested as soon as they reach the desired size. Other types… Read More »How Long Does It Take For Green Leaf Lettuce To Grow?

ANSWER: Seeds that are planted too deep in the soil may grow into weak, feeble seedlings or fail to germinate at all. What if I… Read More »What Happens If You Plant Lettuce Seeds Too Deep?

Romaine requires both nitrogen and soil moisture to grow quickly. Fertilize or amend the garden soil with plenty of compost. Salad connoisseurs believe romaine grown… Read More »Does Romaine Lettuce Need Soil?

Start lettuce indoors 4 weeks before transplanting; sow or transplant lettuce into the garden as soon as the soil can be worked. Seed germinates in… Read More »When Should I Start Lettuce Indoors?

April is the time to set out cool-weather crops such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce and onions. But we have to wait until… Read More »Can I Plant Lettuce In April?