Lettuce Light Requirements – How Much Sun or Grow Light Does Lettuce Need?

Lettuce light requirements - How much sun or grow lights does lettuce need?

If you want to grow lettuce plants at home, providing them with the right amount and type of light is key. This is true regardless of whether you’re growing lettuce indoors or outdoors. Over the years, I’ve grown hundreds of lettuce plants both indoors and out. And I’ve learned a thing or two about how … Read more

7 Lettuce Growing Stages with Pictures

Lettuce Growing Stages

Whether you’re interested in growing a mixed blend of baby lettuces, a few heads of romaine, or a tender bibb lettuce head, I find it’s helpful to know the different lettuce growing stages. Understanding how lettuce goes from seed to a full lettuce head can help you determine whether or not your lettuce is on … Read more

Lettuce Spacing – How Far Apart to Plant Lettuce?

how far apart to plant lettuce?

One of my favorite things about growing lettuce is the seemingly endless variation. There’s dense and crunchy romaine, delicate bibb, and beautiful red leaf lettuce. Therefore, it’s often hard to just pick one or two varieties to grow. If you find yourself looking to grow a dozen different types of lettuce or plant enough romaine … Read more

When and How to Harvest Romaine Lettuce?

when and how to harvest romaine lettuce?

Whether you enjoy it in Caesar salads, as a lettuce wrap, or as a burger topping, romaine lettuce is a must-have in the kitchen and garden. Fortunately, this crunchy lettuce is relatively easy to grow, as long as you know how to properly care for it. With that said, there’s nothing more disappointing than spending … Read more