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how to Grow lettuce

Introduction

Lettuce is a quick growing plant that can be sown in spring and fall for a continuous harvest.

Sowing lettuce seeds

To sow lettuce seeds, you need a greenhouse or cold frame. You can also sow them indoors in pots with soil and heat.

To sow lettuce seeds inside:

• Fill a wide-mouthed plastic container with water and let it sit overnight so that the soil is moist but not dripping wet when you're ready to plant your seeds (you don't want them sitting in water).

• Sow the seed by carefully dropping it into the water at an angle so that each tiny root has some air around it—this will help keep them from drying out while they germinate; if there isn't enough moisture in your potting mix, use some additional perlite or sand as needed until all three surfaces are covered evenly with soil particles (don't worry about getting clumps). Cover any exposed bits of seed immediately after planting so they don't dry out again prematurely!

Thinning lettuce seedlings

The best time to thin is when the seedlings are about 5 inches tall.

Thinning out lettuce seedlings is a simple process that can be done by hand or with a basic rotary hoe, although you may need to do some manual labor if your garden is large and there are many plants growing in close proximity.

• First, remove all but one plant from each row of lettuce seeds. If they're not ready yet, leave them alone until they begin growing again after being transplanted into the ground or container potting mix (see below). Once all but one plant has been removed from each row and replaced with fresh soil/soil mixture around it, give them another good watering before continuing on with thinning out remaining plants in that section of garden bed.*

Harvesting lettuce

To harvest lettuce, cut off the leaves with a sharp knife. Don't cut off the roots! Don't let them go to seed or you'll end up with something that looks like a punch bowl full of weeds. Once you've harvested your lettuce, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Storing lettuce

Lettuce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, but it's best to eat it within 3 days of purchasing. To keep lettuce fresh, store in the crisper drawer of your fridge where it will stay fresh longer. You can also store lettuce in a plastic bag or container filled with water and then place this inside another container of sand or soil mix. If you're looking for something more sustainable, consider using peat moss instead of sand or soil as this is less likely to cause nitrates build-up (which may compromise your health).

Preparing and using lettuce

Lettuce can be eaten raw or cooked. It's a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron.

Lettuce leaves can be used in salads or sandwiches as well as wraps for other ingredients like meats or vegetables.

Lettuce is a quick growing plant that can be sown in spring and fall for a continuous harvest.

Lettuce is a cool season crop that can be sown in spring and fall for a continuous harvest. It's one of the easiest vegetables to grow, as it doesn't need much time or effort on your part.

Lettuce is also called romaine lettuce or cos (cabbage), although this description isn't accurate because it has nothing to do with cabbage at all!

Conclusion

To sum up, lettuce is a quick growing plant that can be sown in spring and fall for a continuous harvest. As long as you keep your lettuce well watered during the growing season, there are few problems you might encounter with this versatile vegetable.