LETTUCE GARDENINGLettuce is a great way to begin this year's garden. There are several different varieties First, there is common lettuce and Romaine lettuce. Then we have this Loose-leaf lettuce forms a rosette of tender green leaves. Stores sell it as Oakleaf, Butterhead lettuce has a softly compressed head with green outer leaves and pale green Head lettuce - 15 foot row yields about 15 heads of lettuce Loose-leaf lettuce - 15 foot row yields about 2-1/2 lbs. of produce Butterhead lettuce - 15 foot row yields about 15 heads Romaine lettuce forms a vase shape and has a tightly compressed head. It stands about Lettuce should be planted where it will get full sun in Spring and Fall, but partial Plant your lettuce seeds when night-time temperatures are no longer likely to fall Sow the seeds sparingly about 1/2" deep and thin the plants. The pulled plants are good to eat so don't just toss them. Keep the soil moist but do not wet the foliage any more than necessary. Head lettuce matures in about 10-11 weeks after the seeds are sown. Loose lettuce matures in 6-7 weeks, Butterhead is ready in about 9-10 weeks, If you don't use up all your lettuce seeds, don't throw them away. Unused seeds So, if you are a salad lover, than growing your own lettuce is just the thing for Arleen has written numerous articles for magazines/newspapers. Author: SEARCHING FOR AUSTIN JAMES This article courtesy of http://www.bestgardeningideas.com. You may freely reprint this article on your website or in your newsletter provided this courtesy notice and the author name and URL remain intact. |
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