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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
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    Yes, many vegetable make great companions. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/companion-vegetable-garden.htm

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    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
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    I have to assume since you are not seeing anything that it's a slug feasting on your little plants. They tend to come out at night, so this would be the reason for not seeing them. They do, however, leave signs of their presence through shiny, slimy looking trails. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/facts-about-slugs-and-how-to-kill-garden-slugs.htm

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    Nikki on
    November 10, 2014
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    The best thing you can do is add a pesticide to the soil. This will kill the root maggots and prevent any further damage.

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    theficuswrangler on
    November 9, 2014
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    Whether or not your lettuce will continue to grow depends on how much damage is already on the roots, and how many maggots there are. I recommend you harvest as much as you can, as soon as you can, and hope for the best. The really critical part is the steps you take to control the pest to keep it from coming back next year. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/root-maggot-control.htm

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    Nikki on
    November 28, 2014
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    maryhdyer on
    February 11, 2015
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    Try searching for "iceberg lettuce seeds UK." (I found several good online seed providers that way.)

    Here are two articles with good tips for growing iceberg lettuce: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/lettuce/different-lettuce-types.htm

    https://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/HG_Garden_2005-16.pdf

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    shelley on
    March 14, 2015
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    It sounds as if you have some leggy seedlings, which are caused by a lack of light. The light source is too far away and your plants are speeding up their growth in order to get close enough to it. This causes the seedlings to get thin and floppy.
    I would advise you to move your seedlings to a south-facing window so they get maximum exposure to the sun.

    The article below will give you some pointers on how to toughen up your seedlings, such as brushing your hands over them a few times a day or gently blowing an oscillating fan on them a few hours a day.

    Try moving your seedlings to a south-facing window You can also force seedlings that are too tall to grow thicker by lightly brushing your hands over them a few times a day or placing an oscillating fan to blow gently on them for a few hours every day.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/leggy-seedling.htm

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