Author: Justin Shelton

The Growing Stages of Lettuce Lettuce Seed Germination. Lettuce seeds remain dormant until the right combination of temperature and moisture stimulate germination, the first stage of lettuce growth. Seedling Development in Lettuce Plants. Lettuce Head Development. Bolting and Harvesting Lettuce. What does lettuce first sprouting look like? What Do Lettuce Seedlings Look Like? When they […]

Jim Myers, plant breeder and researcher at Oregon State University, describes lettuce as “semi-hardy” vegetables, ones that will do okay in light frost, when air temperatures range from 28 to 32°F. Does lettuce need to be covered for frost? To protect lettuce in frost-prone areas, plant romaine or butterhead lettuce, which are the most cold-tolerant. […]

Click here to get the exact variety pack I love! Direct sow your lettuce when temperatures inside your cold frame are between 45 F and 65 F. Before sowing, till your bed very well since clumps of dirt or compost make it hard for the plant to germinate. You can sow either individual seeds in […]

Salad greens – The top earning salad greens you can grow for profit include lettuce, arugula and Asian greens. Start up costs would include seeds which will run between $30 and $150 per pound and a pound of these seeds will cover an area between 1,500 and 10,000 square feet. What is the best tasting […]

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, 1 inch apart in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. When should I plant iceberg lettuce? Plant the iceberg lettuce six to eight weeks before the last expected spring frost. […]

There is no truth to the rumor. If you believe your lettuce stays fresher longer when you cut it with a plastic knife, the truth is, it produces the same outcome as using a metal knife. The enemy of lettuce is time plus oxygen, not metal. What kind of knife should you use to cut […]

Yes, and they will eat garden plants and houseplants, too. Mice are especially fond of seeds, so newly planted garden seeds like corn and sunflower seeds are a favorite target of garden mice. Newly emerging grass seed, grains and leafy green vegetables are also appealing to mice. Do wild mice eat lettuce? Other Major Food […]

Other Major Food Hazards Never feed a mouse any of these foods, period. Wheat, lettuce and corn are all also inappropriate for mice, as they can bring on tummy distress and loose stools in the poor little guys. Does mice eat lettuce? In addition to lettuce, there are several other fresh fruits and vegetables that […]

Beetles – Beetle varieties are soil infecting insects for the most part; their larvae hatch in the soil and often feed on the roots of the lettuce plants. Slugs and snails – Slugs and snails adore the tender, young green lettuce and can voraciously erase any hint of seedlings almost as soon as they are […]

Squirrels eat a variety of vegetables, and gardeners know this all too well. If a squirrels happens upon any leafy green such as lettuce, chard, kale, spinach, or arugula, they will chow down. What’s a squirrel’s favorite vegetable? What to Feed Squirrels SQUIRREL FEEDING GUIDE Food Quality Information Vegetables (Broccoli, carrots, peas, yellow squash, zucchini) […]

Some people have found it helpful to soak their bitter lettuce prior to using. If you would like to give this a try, separate the lettuce leaves, put them in a bowl of cold water and add a small amount of baking soda. Is it OK to eat bitter lettuce? The answer is yes, it […]

Stem lettuce How to use it: The leaves can be eaten like any other lettuce variety: raw or wilted into soups. The stalks can be sliced thin and eaten raw or added to a stir-fry, grilled, or cooked any way you might prepare asparagus or broccoli stems (such as in a frittata). Can u eat […]