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- Q.What Can I Spray On Lettuce For Bottom Rot - What can I spray on lettuce for bottom rot? The midrib of mature leaves are developing lesions.
- Q.Lettuce Cultivation - Would like information on lettuce cultivation for patio gardening.
- Q.Bolting Lettuce Starts - I bought leaf lettuce starts and planted them a couple weeks ago. They didn't grow much more than what they ...
- Q.Spraying Lettuce With Vinegar Get Rid Of Small Green Worms - Will spraying my lettuce with vinegar get rid of the small green worms? I have never used commercial pest control ...
- Q.First Year I’ve Planted Lettuce (leaf And Romaine) - I'm wondering if I harvest the outside leaves, will the same plant continue to grow so we can eat lettuce ...
- Q.Why Did My Lettuce Grow Into A Long Stalk With Small Leaves - Was growing lettuce and at first the lettuce grew leaves but now the lettuce grew into a long stalk with ...
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Teshimaa001 on
March 24, 2015Q.What can I spray on lettuce for bottom rot
What can I spray on lettuce for bottom rot? The midrib of mature leaves are developing lesions.
Answered by
shelley on
March 24, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Based on my research, it appears that chemical applications are recommended to apply to lettuce beds before the on-set of bottom rot. It is recommended to remove old plant debris after every growing season (since the pathogen can survive between crops) and to solarize the soil in late spring or summer. Bottom rot exists in wet growing conditions so you should look at growing a resistant cultivars of lettuce in well drained soil or in a raised bed where they are spaced enough apart for good air circulation.
If only the outer leaves are affected, you can harvest the lettuce after removing the outer leaves. However, if the fungus has invaded the entire head or the lesions are too deep, the plant should be discarded.
For more information about lettuce diseases, please visit the following link:
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- Asked by
whitesails15 on
April 5, 2015
anderson scQ.lettuce cultivation
Would like information on lettuce cultivation for patio gardening.
- Answered by
shelley on
April 5, 2015
Certified ExpertA.I am not sure what your question is, but the following article might help you, which has tips on how to grow lettuce in a container:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/lettuce/growing-lettuce-containers.htm
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Monique on
April 29, 2015
Utah, salt lakeQ.bolting lettuce starts
I bought leaf lettuce starts and planted them a couple weeks ago. They didn't grow much more than what they were when I bought them and now they are beginning to bolt. Temperatures have not been hot yet.
- Answered by
shelley on
April 30, 2015
Certified ExpertA.This article will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/lettuce/bolting-lettuce-plants.htmA plant "bolts" when it is under stress. It is caused by high temperatures, long periods of high light intensities, and drought. Could this possibly be water stress (under-watered)? How were you watering your lettuce?
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June 6, 2015Q.spraying lettuce with vinegar get rid of small green worms
Will spraying my lettuce with vinegar get rid of the small green worms? I have never used commercial pest control sprays and have been gardening organically for years. Should I dilute the spray?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 8, 2015A.It might get rid of the worms but it may also kill your plants. The acidity in vinegar will quickly burn up the plant, even if you dilute it, there is no guarantee that it will not harm the lettuce. Try neem oil instead. It is safe to use and effective. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm
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Rachiemay on
June 7, 2015
MinnesotaQ.first year I’ve planted lettuce (leaf and romaine)
I'm wondering if I harvest the outside leaves, will the same plant continue to grow so we can eat lettuce throughout the summer?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 8, 2015A.Here is a wonderful article that will help you harvest your new crop.
Welcome to gardening!https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/lettuce/harvesting-leaf-lettuce.htm
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dlturner388 on
June 8, 2015A.yes it will, at times all I do is grab the whole plant and cut off the lettuce that I want, if you keep it watered it will continue to grow, also if you let a few go to seed, they will sprout up next year.
I have done that and I haven't planted anymore seeds as there growing all over ,and I just harvest what I want.Hope that answers your question
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Anonymous on
June 11, 2015Q.why did my lettuce grow into a long stalk with small leaves
Was growing lettuce and at first the lettuce grew leaves but now the lettuce grew into a long stalk with small leaves.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 12, 2015A.It may be trying to bolt. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/lettuce/bolting-lettuce-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
June 18, 2015Q.what makes lettuce taste bitter
What would make lettuce taste bitter right from the garden?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 19, 2015A.This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/lettuce/bitter-lettuce.htm
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