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Growing Lettuce

Growing lettuce has become more beneficial to every household nowadays, as it serves as a source of income for them. Lettuce grows very fast during the summer season as it tolerates the heat of the sun.

Apart from it, it is much easier to grow lettuce in a container or even on a small space.

Lettuce can grow for several weeks during the fall and spring seasons. It is easy to tuck it between and under vegetable, it is much perfect for containers. Learning more about the growing lettuce is much easier once you read the information below.
 

Climatic Requirements
 

Lettuce can possibly grow during the cool season as it develops in best quality under moist and cool conditions. On the other hand, lettuce seedlings can tolerate themselves much in light frost. The ideal temperature comes between 45 F up to 65 F. Such temperature conditions prevail much in Ohio, during the fall and spring.
 

Once the ground is totally ready, the seedlings of lettuce can be planted right away. Romaine and butter head are easily grown from transplants or seeds. Since it has its extended growing season, the crisphead lettuce can be grown from transplants. On the other hand, transplants can be started indoors during the first six weeks before the actual planting date.
 

Soil Requirements
 

Apart from climatic requirements, lettuce should have its exact soil requirements. Actually, lettuce can continuously grow on a wide variety of soils such as sandy loam, fertile, loose and organic matter. They are the best types of soils that would meet the soil requirements of lettuce. These types of soils should be moist and well-drained. On the other hand, heavy soils should modify with compost and well-rotted manure. Similar with other garden vegetables, a lettuce prefers an acidic pH that ranges between 6.0-6.5.
 

Cultural Practices
 

Since the seed of a lettuce is quite small, a seedbed is essential. Actually, large clods will never allow proper contact between the seed and soil, which reduces germination. Since lettuce does not have a root system, a much adequate supply of nutrients and moisture is necessary for its good development.
 

Lime and fertilizer recommendations must be based entirely on the soil test results. Better yet, contact the local extension office for more information about soil testing. In general, work and apply the 5-10-10 fertilizer in every 100 sq ft area.
 

Harvesting
 

During the harvesting season, the lettuce must be harvested while young, tender and in full size. A more matured lettuce is woody and bitter, while a leaf lettuce is gathered by removing the outer leaves. Romaine or butterhead types can be harvested by simply removing their outer leaves, cutting them and digging them up about an inch. Crisphead lettuce, on the other hand, is harvested when the center is already firm.

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