Lettuce is a cool-weather crop and can be planted in the spring once temperatures start hovering around 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit consistently, says Ryan ...

Vegetables that grow well in shade are a must for backyard gardeners who struggle with the light needs of other, more needier ...

Raised garden beds are ideal for edible plants, as they keep your harvest organized, prevent over-planting, and deter weeds ...

By growing your own ... Iceberg' and 'Butterhead', there are many others to try, including loose-leaf types and oak leaf lettuce, radicchio, rocket and endive.

Cut the lettuce away from the roots at the base of the head. Loose varieties can be picked as single leaves when they reach an edible size. Pick leaves from the outside and the plants will continue to ...

“Specifically, we manipulated the ratio of blue light to red light in all three filters to see how it affected plant growth.” The experiment showed that lettuce ... the leaf area (LA) and ...

Plus, they allow for an extended growing season ... "By planting multiple varieties of loose-leaf lettuce, kale, spinach, arugula, and Swiss chard, you can enjoy fresh salads daily," says Sara ...