Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
Fast-growing leafy vegetable crop, ideal for growing in open ground and greenhouses. Lettuce is rich in vitamins and minerals, and the harvest can be picked within 4-6 weeks after sowing.
Stages of growth
Planting calendar
How to care
Not required
Moderate watering, soil should be moist but not waterlogged
- •Soak seeds in water 2 hours before sowing for better germination
- •Sow at a depth of 0.5-1 cm
- •Cover sowing with a semi-dry cloth until seedlings appear
Difficulty growing
Suitable for beginners. Minimal maintenance, error-resistant.
Growing conditions
Nice neighbors.
Unwanted Neighbors
Soil preparation
Planting parameters
💡Preparation Tips
- •Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
- •Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
- •If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat
Frequently asked questions(5)
Sow lettuce in open ground from late March through September. Optimal soil temperature is 10-15°C. For continuous harvest, make sowings at 2-3 week intervals.
Lettuce requires constant moisture. Water twice a week in normal weather, daily on hot days. Soil should be moist to 5-10 cm deep.
Use complex fertilizers with nitrogen predominance (10-15-10). Apply first feeding 2 weeks after seedling emergence, then repeat every 2-3 weeks.
Bolting is caused by hot weather, long daylight hours, and lack of moisture. In summer, choose shady locations, maintain consistent watering, and plant late-maturing varieties.
Main pests are aphids, flea beetles, and slugs. Use insecticides suitable for leafy vegetables or apply biological methods (ladybugs, soap spray).
Benefits and nutrition
Benefit information coming soon
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