-grows in cool weather anywhere from 35 degrees - 67 degrees F.
-seeds will germinate in up to 40 degree soil, but they need light so they need to be near the top of the soil.
-needs a lot of water
-best grown in spring / fall
-can take up to 5 months before ready to harvest, but as little as 2-3 weeks.
-keep seeds 8-12" apart.
Nutrition:
-Vitamin C, beta-carotene, iron, calcium, folate, and dietary fiber are all included within eating Lettuce. The darker the lettuce is, the more nutrition it contains.
Types of Lettuce:
-Butterheads, Romaine, Crispheads, Looseleaf.
Plant the lettuce seeds in shallow soil, make sure to water good and not to do it half-ass.
Lettuce needs nutrient rich soil, even though it is in shallow areas, so if you know your soil is not good enough make sure to add compost or some other nutrient source.
Sources:
-http://www.foodreference.com/html/artlettuce.html
-http://www.selfsufficientish.com/lettuce.htm
-http://gardening.about.com/od/vegetablepatch/a/Lettuce.htm
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