Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous
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Soil
Most soil types, but best in moisture retentive soil with some compost dug in.
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Position
Sun to partial afternoon shade.
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Frost tolerant
Tolerates light frost, but needs protection from hard freezes.
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Feeding
Not usually required.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 3" (10cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 3" (10cm) with 5" (15cm) row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Start seeds indoors in early spring, or simply sow fresh seeds where you want them to grow. Scatter seeds atop prepared soil, about one-half inch apart, and barely cover them before patting them into place. Sow more seeds in summer for a fall crop.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
As lettuce seedlings grow, thin them so that the leaves of adjoining plants do not overlap. Mulch open space between plants to retain soil moisture and prevent weeds.
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Harvesting
You can pick individual leaves, use scissor or a knife to harvest handfuls of baby lettuce, or grow plants at proper spacing to get large, loose heads.
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Troubleshooting
Shallow lettuce roots need constant moisture. Do not allow the soil to dry out.
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