Category: Vegetables

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. […]

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, to get a head start, start seeds indoors about 1 month before your last spring frost date. Harden off seedlings for 3 days to a week before setting outdoors. When […]

Lettuce may cope with light freezing and even one or two hard freezes, but once the thermometer reads 25°F or below, the plants are in danger. That level of cold causes ice to form in the plant tissue, regardless of the amount of moisture in the air. As the water expands, it causes cell walls […]

Lettuce doesn’t need full sun; in fact, it’ll perform better if you give it indirect light and cool shade. Plant summer lettuce underneath tall plants or arbors, or make your own shade structure. Some gardeners keep their lettuce in container gardens, which can be moved to shady spots in warm months. How do you shade […]

Lettuce is generally considered to be a full-sun vegetable, and will germinate and grow more quickly if it’s given as much daylight as possible. That said, it will tolerate partial shade and may even benefit from it during warmer weather. What temperature is too hot for lettuce? Lettuce grows best in a temperature range of […]

Does your lettuce need to be protected from frost? Lettuce seedlings will generally tolerate a light frost and, unlike most vegetables, continue to grow through the fall when the possibility is a probability in some regions. How cold is too cold for lettuce? Lettuce is considered “hard frost hardy,” which means it can withstand frosts […]

Lettuce is considered “hard frost hardy,” which means it can withstand frosts below 28 degrees. If the frost continues unabated, however, the cell walls may form ice, and the plant actually freezes. Freezing is irreversible and will kill a lettuce plant. What temp is too cold for lettuce? Lettuce may cope with light freezing and […]

Summer Crisp lettuce varieties are all hybrid plants. That means that you can’t be a frugal seed-saver, but the plants have been bred to be extremely heat tolerant. Summer Crisp plants are also very slow to bolt and less resistant to tipburn or rot. What is a good summer lettuce? Three good choices are: Buttercrunch […]

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 of lettuce require 6 to 8 weeks to reach full harvest size. How long before lettuce are ready to harvest? They take about nine – ten weeks to be ready […]

Red leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativaLactuca sativaLechuga is a Spanish surname. It is occupational in origin and was used for a grower or seller of lettuces, lechuga being the Spanish word for “lettuce”, “salad”.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lechuga What is purple lettuce called? Radicchio. Known for its distinctive purple color and pleasantly bitter flavor, radicchio is […]

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 […]

You can sow lettuce seeds all year round, sow them outside in spring and summer and grow them indoors in winter. As lettuce plants prefer cooler temperatures it’s best to sow seeds outdoors from March to August. What is the best month to plant lettuce? If you are buying transplants (small plants) from a garden […]

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 […]

20 degrees F.. 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 as low as 20 degrees F. Cold-adapted varieties survive much lower temperatures. What temperature is too cold for lettuce? Lettuce may cope with light freezing and even […]

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. […]

There is a harvest crew in the field that removes the lettuce from the ground using a knife, then throws the harvested heads onto the packing table or conveyor line of the harvesting rig (harvesting machine), who (washes and) packs the product and then sends it over to the adjacent trailer to be palletized. How […]

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 […]

Lettuce is produce year round in the U.S. Although lettuce is produced in many states, California and Arizona dominate U.S. production. California accounted for 71 percent of U.S. head lettuce production in 2013, followed by Arizona producing nearly 29 percent. How are lettuce produced? At 70 to 800F, the plants flower and produce seed. Lettuce […]