Growing Lettuce

lactuca sativa : Asteraceae / the daisy family

Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul
S	S
		T	T
		P	P	P	P

(Best months for growing Lettuce in USA - Zone 5a regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
P = Sow seed

Easy to grow. Sow in garden, or start in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks.. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 8°C and 27°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 20 - 30 cm apart
Harvest in 8-12 weeks.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Carrots, Onions, Strawberries, Beets, Brassicas, Radish, Marigold, Borage, Chervil, Florence fennel, leeks.
Avoid growing close to: Parsley, Celery

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26 Apr 16, Lagana101 (Australia - temperate climate): I want to know if you can grow lettuce but only look after it about 3 times a week. Would it still be okay and not turn bitter.
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30 Apr 16, Paul (Australia - arid climate): If growing in a raised bed with a timed dripper system, no problem. If growing in a wicking bed even better! Looking at it 3 times a week might take some extra mulch if growing in a normal bed with manual watering but should be still doable.
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22 Apr 16, Louise Manwaring (Australia - temperate climate): Are lettuce susceptible to frost. We live in an area where most days are mild but it can get to -3 in July August
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21 Mar 16, John Stevens (Australia - temperate climate): I have planted 6 cos lettuce that have grown very tall and thin the have not filled out with leaves can anyone tell me what i did wrong thanks
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28 Feb 16, Vanya (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): Will lettuce grow in dappled shade ?
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17 Mar 16, Bee-Pie (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Yes. In fact, they prefer it.
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11 Jan 16, terry lobban (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I HAVE PLANTED SEVERAL TIMES ICEBERG LETTUCE BUT THEY NEVER GROW INTO A BALL THEY JUST FLATTEN OUT.. DO I HAVE TO PUT SOMETHING ROUND THEM WHEN THEY ARE JUST PLANTED FOR SUPPORT MAYBE.. HOPE SOME ONE CAN HELP THANKING YOU
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13 Feb 16, Matt (Australia - temperate climate): A certain something is added to the fertilizer while iceberg lettuce are growing to achieve this round firm head.
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19 Feb 16, terry lobban (Australia - sub-tropical climate): thanks matt what is the something that's added to the lettuce starch maybe
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09 Jan 16, debbie (Australia - temperate climate): I planned lots of lettuce (cos and ornamental/frilly? Red and green) early December and rhry have all bolted or not grown much. It is hot here in Perth. I tried snipping off outer leaves early but they were very bitter. Am i wasting my time growing lettuce in summer in Perth? Thank you. Debbie
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