Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

easy both ✓ Pet safe

💧 Watering

Every 1–2 days, keep soil consistently moist

☀️ Light

Partial shade to bright indirect light

💦 Humidity

Average

🌡️ Temperature

45–65°F (7–18°C)

🪏 Soil

Rich, well-draining potting mix

✨ Fertilizing

Every 2 weeks with nitrogen-rich fertilizer

🪴 Repotting

Annual — succession sow every 2–3 weeks

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About Lettuce

Fast growing leafy green perfect for containers. Loose-leaf varieties can be harvested cut-and-come-again.

Care tips

  • Bolt in heat — grow in spring and fall
  • Harvest outer leaves for continuous production
  • Can grow indoors under grow lights year round

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