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13 May 16, Avril (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)

Why does my lettuce produce new leaves on top but the bottom leaves turn yellow and wilts? Looks like it is growing well, since new leave appear all the time, but the bottom leaves then wilts... What should I do, or what am I doing wrong?

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02 Oct 16, May (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Your lettuce is probably getting too much sun or its too dry... try putting them in a more shady spot and watering plenty?

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05 May 16, janine (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Establishing a new veggie garden in full sun in frosty rural Northern Tablelands NSW. Thinking a wire fence to keep out rabbits, roos etc. Any suggestions for a deciduous climber to grow on the fence running north-south to protect my veggie garden from the western sun in summer but warm it up in winter. Winter nights can get down to -15°C. Thank you.

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30 Apr 16, Paul (Australia - arid climate)

If you grow the loose leaf types you will have better success against frost. I have frost proofed my 2 permanent beds of six different lettuce by growing them in wicking beds and aquaponics as the whole bed keeps itself protected by being a thermal mass during the night absorbing heat from direct sun in the day. Otherwise throw some heavy duty clear plastic over them last thing before the sun goes down and keep your mulch nice and thick. That will help maintain a warmer temperature during the night.

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10 May 16, janine (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Thanks for sharing these great tips for growing lettuce in frosty conditions ~ janine

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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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