Tag: Lettuce

ANSWER: Lettuce plants that suddenly start stretching toward the sky and growing extra tall are likely to be bolting. In the bolting stage, a plant stops focusing so much on producing foliage and starts to turn its attention toward reproduction, sending out a flower stalk that will eventually dry to release seeds. Why does my […]

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 2 to 10 days at or near 70°F (21°C)—but sometimes seed can take up to 2 weeks to germinate if the soil is cold. Is it better to start lettuce […]

Most lettuce varieties cannot get too much sun. A bitter flavor may develop in lettuce that is overexposed to the sun during very hot temperatures. Excessive sun may turn lettuce brown and dry the leaves. How much light should lettuce get? 5 to 6 hoursLettuce prefers a location with 5 to 6 hours of sun, […]

You can only get so much growth from one single sowing of lettuce. Once it’s mature, you can harvest leaf lettuce for a month or so before it starts getting bitter and goes to seed. How many times will romaine lettuce regrow? Keep an eye on the inner leaves of the romaine head and give […]

Lettuce definition (slang) Paper money. What is salad in slang? (slang, vulgar) To perform anilingus on someone. What does lettuce leaf mean? Definition of leaf lettuce : any of various cultivated lettuces that constitute a distinct variety (Lactuca sativa crispa) and are distinguished by leaves having curled, crisped, or incised margins and forming a loose […]

heads of lettuce — for multiple specimens of an entire (iceberg or Romaine-type) lettuce plant. leaves of lettuce or simply pieces of lettuce — for the leaves pulled off of the head. Why is it called a head of lettuce? The term head lettuce describes those varieties on which the leaves grow in a dense […]

The noun lettuce can be countable or uncountable. In more general, commonly used, contexts, the plural form will also be lettuce. However, in more specific contexts, the plural form can also be lettuces e.g. in reference to various types of lettuces or a collection of lettuces. Is there a plural word for lettuce? In British […]

lettuces. In British English, to say lettuces (and to speak of cabbages and kings and so forth) is entirely conventional. whereas in American English, lettuce is typically uncountable, and lettuces only used when referring to different types of lettuce, in the same way we can say peoples or cereals. How do you say multiple lettuce? […]

How to use Lettuce in a sentence She grabbed a head of lettuce and shut the door. She tossed the chopped lettuce into a large stainless steel bowl. Potatoes, cabbage and lettuce are much grown for the early Northern markets. How do you use example in a sentence? Noun He set a good example for […]

Similarly, a leaf of lettuce is the green part of a plant, but when you make a salad, the lettuce is the main ingredient, so lettuce isn’t an herb either. What is a lettuce classified as? leaf vegetableLettuce (Lactuca sativa) is an annual plant of the family Asteraceae. It is most often grown as a […]

The word “lettuce” is probably derived from the Old French laitues (plural of laitue), meaning “milky,” referring to this plant. The Latin root word lac (“milk”) appears in the Latin name lactuca. The ancient Greeks called lettuce tridax; the old Persians, kahn. What is the full meaning of lettuce? (letɪs ) Word forms: plural lettuces. […]

lettuce, (Lactuca sativa), annual leaf vegetable of the aster family (Asteraceae). Most lettuce varieties are eaten fresh and are commonly served as the base of green salads. What is a lettuce classified as? leaf vegetableLettuce (Lactuca sativa) is an annual plant of the family Asteraceae. It is most often grown as a leaf vegetable, but […]

Well, technically speaking, lettuce plants don’t really form seed pods. Instead, the seeds are located inside of the flower head. Though, once they are filled with seeds, the dried flowers do look very much like oval-shaped pods. How do lettuce seeds grow? Head lettuce is usually grown from seeds started indoors during warm weather for […]

Generally grown as a hardy annual, lettuce is easily cultivated, although it requires relatively low temperatures to prevent it from flowering quickly. Lettuce Clade: Eudicots Clade: Asterids Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae Where does lettuce naturally grow? Lettuce originated in the Mediterranean area and was first grown as a weed. The first documentation of cultivation begins […]

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. Where is lettuce made from? lettuce, (Lactuca sativa), annual leaf vegetable of the aster family […]

Sweet romaine lettuce leaves are crisp and crunchy, sweeter and less bitter than regular romaine. Like our regular romaine leaves, the sweet variety grows in an elongated head of sturdy green outer leaves and light to pale green leaves in the center. What is the best tasting lettuce? Romaine. If you’ve ever had a Caesar […]

Most lettuce is used in salads, either alone or with other greens, vegetables, meats and cheeses. Romaine lettuce is often used for Caesar salads. Lettuce leaves can also be found in soups, sandwiches and wraps, while the stems are eaten both raw and cooked. What was lettuce originally used for? Lettuce originated in the Mediterranean […]

Lettuce is herbaceous plant that can reach 6 to 12 inches in height. Lettuce produces mass of leaves that grow around short stem. Some varieties of lettuce produce yellow, golden, reddish, bluish or variegated (multicolored) leaves. Lettuce develops 3-feet-tall flowering stalk with yellow flowers on top of it. What are some fun facts about lettuce? […]

Set your sights on the best example you can find when you’re buying lettuce. You want clear colors and crunchy crispiness. Don’t go for lettuces with wilting leaves, mushy and light brown sections and/or lots of dirt. What should I look for when buying lettuce? Lettuce should be stored in the refrigerator. When evaluating iceberg […]

Lettuce is rich in Vitamin K which essentially enriches the roots of hair thereby strengthening them. Also, with frequent intake of lettuce, prevention of hair fall is quite possible. Alongside this, since lettuce is rich in potassium it prevents premature greying of hair and enhances the texture of hair. Can lettuce make your hair grow? […]