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How to Grow LettuceThis post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Lettuce is the ultimate garden crop! It is fast-growing, high yielding, and low-maintenance. There are hundreds of varieties, colors, and leaf shapes to keep your salads interesting. Learn how to grow lettuce with these tips.
If you enjoy salads, you’ll love growing your own lettuce. Unlike the bags of baby greens in your refrigerator, lettuce stays fresh longer until it is ready to harvest. The flavor of homegrown lettuce is much better too. In addition, you can plant lettuce in your vegetable garden, in containers, and even indoors for a continuous harvest of fresh greens.
Lettuce is the foundation of all your fresh green salads and an essential ingredient for Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwiches. Lettuce layered on a burger adds a nice, crisp crunch, and you can also use the leaves to make your homemade lettuce wraps.
About LettuceLettuce (Lactuca sativa) is a cool-season crop native to the Mediterranean. It was first cultivated in ancient Egypt for the oil-rich seeds and then bred for its edible leaves.
Over the years, lettuce has become an established garden crop found worldwide. Ranging in various colors and sizes, we can all agree that lettuce is undoubtedly a staple in our lives.
Lettuce Varieties to ConsiderThere are four major types of lettuce: iceberg, butterhead, romaine, and loose leaf. Let’s break down each one:
Iceberg and CrispheadIceberg lettuce, also commonly known as crisphead lettuce, is the round light green heads you will find at the grocery store. This crunchy variety grows a firm circular head of thin
With its honey-sweet fragrance, colorful blossoms, and graceful vining growth habit, it’s easy to fall in love with honeysuckle.So many people have a cherished memory of sipping the sweet ne
What differentiates Domino Peace Lily is the stunning varigation on its foliage. It also has spots and splashes of white on its glossy green foliage, whereas the peace lily has a plain green leaves. Domino also has more elongated spathes and it also makes for an excellent air purifying indoor plant. Lets have a look at the Domino Peace Lily Growing Information!
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This post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. With a bit of planning at planting time, garl
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