Tag: Lettuce

You can easily trim bolted lettuce with gardening shears or with a sharp knife, but since the lettuce will be bitter to eat, it’s best to just pull the plants out. You can then replant if it’s early enough in the season. Can lettuce regrow after bolting? Q: Will bolted lettuce regrow? A: Bolted lettuce, […]

Once leaves begin to appear and they are about 4 inches (10 cm.) long, you can begin harvesting leaf lettuce. Simply snip either single outer leaves or grab a bunch of them and cut them with shears or scissors an inch (2.5 cm.) above the crown of the plant. Where do you cut lettuce to […]

Fortunately, both wilted and bolted lettuce are great to cook with, and will work alongside, or replace, leafy greens in any dish that calls for them. Bolted lettuce can sometimes be a little bitter, but, like chicory, it’s also wonderful barbecued, pan roasted or in a cheesy gratin. What can I do with bolted lettuce? […]

However, salad lovers can grow lettuce indoors, all winter long. Depending upon available sunlight, even urban gardeners can raise a steady supply of your favorite greens on a windowsill or beneath grow lights. How do you grow lettuce indoors all year long? How to Grow Lettuce Indoors for Fresh Salad Greens Year Round Seed starting […]

When leaves curl or ‘cup’ at the tips and the margins, the plant is trying to retain moisture. Any form of downwards curling usually indicates overwatering or overfeeding. How do I stop my leaves from curling? In order to avoid curling leaves due to soil that is too soggy, always allow the top inch or […]

“Any bacteria or other contamination on the greens that they may have picked up in the soil during picking and handling, etc. is going to thrive in a damp environment, and that will make the greens wilt and spoil faster,” she told Insider. She also said a salad spinner is useful when it comes to […]

To keep your lettuce alive for even longer replant it in a new pot with fresh nutrient-rich soil. Often the pots lettuce comes in will be too small, so planting in fresh soil in a larger pot will help it survive for longer. How do you regrow living lettuce? Here are the steps to growing […]

Lettuce plants will continue to produce new leaves until the plant begins to flower and make new seeds. When mature plants begin to set lettuce seed like this it is called “bolting” in gardening circles. When you see this happening — a sturdy seed stalk will emerge from the center of the plant — stop […]

Harvesting heads of lettuce is done by cutting them away from the stalk when the head is still firm. Use a sharp knife and simply make a clean cut below the head through the stem. The outer leaves may be removed if needed. Morning is the best time for the harvest as heads will be […]

Maximum water use by lettuce is approximately 0.15 in. of water per day, but can vary depending on location and time of planting. Does lettuce use a lot of water? Lettuce needs a lot of water. In fact, overwatering is something you rarely have to worry about with regard to lettuce. This popular vegetable prefers […]

But removing the air is exactly the opposite of what lettuce needs. Lettuce actually needs a good amount of airflow, in addition to a bit of moisture, in order to stay crisp. That’s why restaurants store their lettuce in special perforated bins that allow for air circulation while it’s held in the fridge. What keeps […]

How many lettuce seeds do you plant per hole? How many lettuce seeds to plant per hole depends on their age. If they’re new, then plant one per hole. Otherwise, if they’re more than two years old, plant 2-3 per hole, then thin them out later if necessary. How many seeds does it take to […]

Whether you’ve run out of space in your garden or you want to grow lettuce year round, you can grow lettuce plants quickly and easily indoors. Because lettuce thrives in room temperature conditions with direct sunlight, it adapts well to indoor conditions and can survive with basic care. Can I start lettuce from seed indoors? […]

I love me some salad, but I’m also kind of a big baby when it comes to eating them. Turn ‘Em into Juice or Smoothies. Use Them in Sautés & Stir Fries. Make ‘Em into Slaw. Make Lettuce Soup. Get Fancy & Make Lettuce Sauce. Make Lettuce Wraps. What can I do with lettuce waste? […]

The simple answer is yes, and regrowing lettuce in water is a super simple experiment. I say experiment because regrowing lettuce in water will not get you enough lettuce to make a salad, but it is a really cool project– something to do in the dead of winter or a fun project with the kids. […]

Morning. Morning is the best time for the harvest as heads will be at their freshest. Learning how to pick lettuce using these guidelines allows the vegetable to be harvested at the peak of freshness. Fresh, homegrown lettuce may be washed with cool water and refrigerated after excess water is shaken off. Should you harvest […]

Provide Some Shade Plant your lettuce in the shade of taller plants, like tomatoes, corn, or even vining crops like cucumbers and squash. You can do this when you first start seeding in the spring or wherever there are bare spots in the garden to fill. Does lettuce need to be shaded? Although lettuce grows […]

Some of the most common lettuce pests are: Aphids. Armyworms. Corn earworms. Which pest is a concern for lettuce? Caterpillars attacking the fall crop are usually the most troublesome field pests of lettuce. In the greenhouse, aphid and cabbage looper infestations often give problems. Cutworms, whiteflies, leafminers, and slugs are slightly less important greenhouse pests. […]

If you are buying transplants (small plants) from a garden center or nursery, you may plant between 2 weeks before your last spring frost to 2 weeks after your last spring frost. What month is best to plant lettuce? Lettuce is a cool weather crop and is best grown in spring and fall. The seeds […]

Greens such as lettuce, chard, and arugula can be planted throughout the winter, but make sure to research which best suits your climate during cold weather months. What is best to plant in January? It’s also safe to direct sow several vegetables in your garden, including arugula, cabbage, carrots, kale, lettuce, onions, peas, radishes, spinach, […]