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Lettuce is a leafy green vegetable that is often used in salads, sandwiches, and wraps. It comes in various varieties, including iceberg, romaine, and leaf lettuce, each with a unique flavor and texture.

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Lettuce is easy to grow at home from seeds. Whether you have a home garden or a small balcony, this guide will show you how to grow your lettuce.

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Best Lettuce Varieties

You can choose to plant any variety of lettuce including butterhead lettuce, romaine lettuce, crisphead lettuce, and leaf lettuce.

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Lettuce Growing Season 

The ideal planting time is in the early winter to spring months when the weather is milder, from October to February.

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Choose the Right Soil Mix

Use a high-quality potting soil mix rich in organic matter to ensure proper growth.

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Right Grow Bag/Pot Sizes

It’s best to use shallow containers or grow bags with a depth of at least 6 inches to accommodate its shallow root system.

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Sow Lettuce Seeds

Take a pot or grow bag, and sow lettuce seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep in well-prepared soil and keep the soil consistently moist.

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Sunlight

Lettuce thrives in partial shade to full sun. In hot areas, afternoon shade can protect it from scorching.

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Watering Needs

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water at the base of the plant to prevent leaf diseases.

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Fertilizing

Apply water-soluble organic fertilizer such as cow dung manure, or vermicompost, every 4-5 weeks to promote healthy growth.

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Harvest Lettuce

leafy lettuce being ready to harvest 30-40 days after planting while lettuce that produces heads may take about 60-85 days after planting.

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