Vegetables and herbs
Lettuce: maintenance tips
Tasty vegetable with green leaves, tender and crispy.
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Common name: Lettuce
Exposure
Prefers full sun exposure.
Watering
Its shallow root system requires regular watering.
Planting
Plant lettuce in well-drained soil during the cool days of spring. For an early harvest, use a growth tunnel.
Fertilization
Add compost to the soil and fertilize with a vegetable garden fertilizer.
Harvest
Harvest mature leaves, starting with those on the outside. Ideally, harvest in the morning.
Availability may vary by store.
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Image for informational purposes only. Size, colour and variety of plants shown may vary from store to store. The information in this article is intended as a guide only and may not apply to certain situations. If you have any questions, contact a Potvin & Bouchard expert in your area.