Tag: Lettuce

Lettuce and baby spinach are similar in many aspects. These two vegetables are the two primary ingredients used as foundations when preparing a salad. Some lettuce types and all baby spinach are leaf vegetablesleaf vegetablesLeaf vegetables, also called leafy greens, salad greens, pot herbs, vegetable greens, or simply greens, are plant leaves eaten as a […]

Loose leaf lettuce is one of the simplest lettuces to grow in home gardens and the type grown by most home gardeners. You just plant, water, harvest and eat! Loose leaf lettuce varieties are those lettuces that do not form a compact head. Their flavor tends to be mild and sweet. Is green leaf lettuce […]

A salad usually includes the large green leaves of a vegetable called a lettuce /ˈletɪs/. Don’t refer to this vegetable as a `salad’. Tear the lettuce into small pieces and mix it with the dressing. What is the difference between lettuce and leaves? The leaves are often very lightweight and ruffly, with a wrinkly surface […]

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 […]

The moment you’re home, pop open that bag of greens. Rip a fresh paper towel from the roll, slide it into the bag of greens, and seal with a chip clip. The paper towel will absorb moisture that would otherwise lead your leaves to rot. This will help the greens stay fresh, giving you more […]

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 […]

This totally tastes better than it looks, I swear. Iceberg Salad. Olive oil. Lemon juice. Orange juice. Sugar. Vinegar (optional) Clementine (or orange) Italian herb mix (optional) How can I make lettuce taste better? 7 Ways to Make Salad Taste Better Skip the Iceberg. Add Some Fruit. Add Some Veggies. Add Some Nuts. Add Lean […]

Cabbage loopers: These caterpillars are pale green with stripes on their backs. They love to eat garden greens like chard, kale, and lettuce. You may see their tiny white round eggs attached to the undersides of your vegetable plants’ lower leaves. How do you get rid of green worms that are eating greens? Spraying leaves […]

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) […]

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 […]

Slugs and snails love lettuce, but they nibble from the outside edges toward the center. A leaf with a center rib intact and a scalloped edge has been visited by a slug during the night. Only if seedlings have just sprouted will slugs eat the whole plant. What is eating all my plants at night? […]

Raccoons are omnivores that will eat almost any fruit or vegetable you plant, although they do have preferences. Will raccoons eat salad? Although a raccoon won’t refuse to eat a cucumber, it also feasts on other garden crops, including tomatoes, salad greens, fruit and corn. Do racoons eat leafy greens? What Do Raccoons Eat? Raccoons […]

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 […]

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 […]

The majority of pests that eat spinacheat spinachBologi may refer to any of several leaf vegetables eaten in West Africa: Basella alba, also called broad bologi. Talinum fruticosum, also called Lagos bologi.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bologi What causes holes in spinach? Slugs and snails – Slugs and snails also leave holes in spinach leaves. You […]

The short answer is yes, mice can eat lettuce in moderation. Will rats eat lettuce? Romaine lettuce is the best for your rat because it has more nutritional value than iceberg. Some people will tell you to avoid iceberg lettuce altogether because it has close to no nutritional value. Mushrooms. These are only okay for […]

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 […]

Leaves of lettuce can be gathered all season until the main stem of the plant starts to grow, at which time the leaves will grow bitter. To harvest the entire plant when mature, cut it just above the surface of the soil; lettuce tastes best when fresh, but keeps in the refrigerator for about a […]

four lettuce plants. Lettuces and Salad Greens: Plant up to four lettuce plants per five-gallon bucket. Melons: Plant one melon plant per five-gallon bucket. Microgreens: Sprinkle microgreen seeds across the surface of the soil in a five-gallon bucket. How many lettuce can grow in a 5 gallon bucket? 3-4 lettuceIn a 5-gallon bucket you can […]

Determine how many seeds to plant – Outside, sow the seeds in rows 12-18″ apart. Indoors, plant one per hole for fresh seeds, or 2-3 per hole if they’re old. Plant the seeds – Sprinkle the seeds over the top of the garden soil or indoor trays, or plant them no more than 1/4″ deep. […]