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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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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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15 Feb 16, Dee (Australia - temperate climate)

Sounds like they're having water and heat problems Debbie. Pretty tough to deal with in the Perth heat I imagine. You could always collect the seed and try another crop at a cooler time.

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