{"id":473,"date":"2023-02-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/?p=473"},"modified":"2023-06-27T11:33:30","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T18:33:30","slug":"how-to-grow-green-lettuce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-green-lettuce\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Grow Green Lettuce &#8211; A Beginner&#8217;s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/How-to-Grow-Green-Lettuce.png\" alt=\"green lettuce plant growing in garden\" title=\"\"><br \/>\nGreen lettuce, which are known botanically as \u00a0Lactuca Sativa, are a type of vegetable that can easily be grown at home. Continue reading to learn the basics of growing green lettuce as well as common mistakes to avoid along the way.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-green-lettuce\/#Best_Time_to_Plant_Green_Lettuce\" title=\"Best Time to Plant Green Lettuce\">Best Time to Plant Green Lettuce<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-green-lettuce\/#How_to_Plant_Green_Lettuce_the_Right_Way\" title=\"How to Plant Green Lettuce the Right Way\">How to Plant Green Lettuce the Right Way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-green-lettuce\/#How_Much_Sunlight_is_Needed_to_Grow_Green_Lettuce\" title=\"How Much Sunlight is Needed to Grow Green Lettuce\">How Much Sunlight is Needed to Grow Green Lettuce<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-green-lettuce\/#How_Much_to_Water_Green_Lettuce\" title=\"How Much to Water Green Lettuce\">How Much to Water Green Lettuce<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-green-lettuce\/#How_Long_Does_it_Take_Green_Lettuce_to_Germinate_and_Grow\" title=\"How Long Does it Take Green Lettuce to Germinate and Grow?\">How Long Does it Take Green Lettuce to Germinate and Grow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-green-lettuce\/#When_to_Harvest_Green_Lettuce\" title=\"When to Harvest Green Lettuce\">When to Harvest Green Lettuce<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-green-lettuce\/#What_Can_Green_Lettuce_Be_Used_For\" title=\"What Can Green Lettuce Be Used For?\">What Can Green Lettuce Be Used For?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-green-lettuce\/#Can_Green_Lettuce_Grow_in_Pots_and_Containers\" title=\"Can Green Lettuce Grow in Pots and Containers?\">Can Green Lettuce Grow in Pots and Containers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-green-lettuce\/#Are_Green_Lettuce_Safe_for_Bees\" title=\"Are Green Lettuce Safe for Bees?\">Are Green Lettuce Safe for Bees?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_Plant_Green_Lettuce\"><\/span>Best Time to Plant Green Lettuce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This will depend largely on your local climate, but as a rule of thumb, begin to plant the green lettuce seeds as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. This is the best time to ensure that the seedlings survive the weather.<\/p>\n<p>To check when green lettuce are most likely to thrive in your area, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map<\/a>. If you live outside the US, do a quick search for &#8216;plant hardiness zone + [city]&#8217;.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Plant_Green_Lettuce_the_Right_Way\"><\/span>How to Plant Green Lettuce the Right Way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are a number of things to consider that will help you avoid some of the common mistakes of growing green lettuce in your home garden. <\/p>\n<p>Often overlooked, your soil can have a huge impact on how well your green lettuce grow. Generally, your soil should be \u00a0loamy, well draining, and rich in organic matter. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esf.edu\/pubprog\/brochure\/soilph\/soilph.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soil PH levels<\/a> should be around 5.8 to 6.5.<\/p>\n<p>roughly 18&#8243; apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 2&#8242; apart. roughly 6&#8243; apart. The seeds should be sowed at a depth of about \u00a0.25&#8243;. For each plant, be sure to sow at least a few seeds to ensure that at least one of them will germinate.<\/p>\n<p>Begin thinning your green lettuce seedlings thin lettuce to 6&#8243; apart when they display 2 or 3 leaves.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Sunlight_is_Needed_to_Grow_Green_Lettuce\"><\/span>How Much Sunlight is Needed to Grow Green Lettuce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_to_Water_Green_Lettuce\"><\/span>How Much to Water Green Lettuce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_it_Take_Green_Lettuce_to_Germinate_and_Grow\"><\/span>How Long Does it Take Green Lettuce to Germinate and Grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Harvest_Green_Lettuce\"><\/span>When to Harvest Green Lettuce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The best time to harvest your green lettuce is when they grow to about 3 to 6 inches long.<\/p>\n<p>Green lettuce can grow up to about thirty centimeters in height\u00a0.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_Green_Lettuce_Be_Used_For\"><\/span>What Can Green Lettuce Be Used For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Food Use:<\/strong> As the name suggests, toss this lettuce into a salad bowl for your enjoyment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flavor Profile:<\/strong> Sweet, doesn&#8217;t get bitter in hot weather.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Green_Lettuce_Grow_in_Pots_and_Containers\"><\/span>Can Green Lettuce Grow in Pots and Containers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you will ideally need a  12&#8243;+ containerfor each plant. This can help control weeds and keep your plant from growing out of control.<\/p>\n<p>It also gives you the flexibility to move your green lettuce around if you need to adjust sunlight or bring it indoors to avoid harsh weather conditions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Green_Lettuce_Safe_for_Bees\"><\/span>Are Green Lettuce Safe for Bees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, green lettuce are safe for bees. <\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/usa\/sustainable-agriculture\/save-the-bees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GreenPeace.org<\/a>, bees pollinate human food crops that make up about 90% of the world&#8217;s nutrition.<\/p>\n<p>Given their importance in our ecosystem and food supply, I feel it is important to note that growing green lettuce is bee-friendly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Green lettuce, which are known botanically as \u00a0Lactuca Sativa, are a type of vegetable that can easily be grown at home. Continue reading to learn the basics of growing green lettuce as well as common mistakes to avoid along the way. Best Time to Plant Green Lettuce This will depend largely on your local climate, but as a rule of thumb, begin to plant the green lettuce seeds as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. This is the best time to ensure that the seedlings survive the weather. 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