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- Q.Green Leaf Lettuce Plant - Hello .. I live in NJ and this is my first year trying a small garden. I have patio tomatoes ...
- Q.Lettuce Seeds - My Daughter had great luck with lettuce this year - one plant looks like it has gone to seed. She ...
- Q.Is It Too Late Sow Seeds Outdoors For Lettuce, Cabbage, And Other Leafy Vegetables - I live in Northern New Jersey about an hour outside of NYC. I have seeds for lettuce, cabbage, spinach, and ...
- Q.How Do I Kill Ants In My Garden? - Lettuce nearby
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Asked by
mar143agr on
July 19, 2020
07726Q.Green Leaf Lettuce Plant
Hello .. I live in NJ and this is my first year trying a small garden. I have patio tomatoes that are doing fine. Basil that is doing fine. My issue is with my lettuce. Early summer it was doing great. I was getting one nice harvest a week for a few weeks and all was well. Then the lettuce started to taste a little funny. Hard to describe but just not right. It also started to get really tall. Not sure if that is how his plant is suppose to grow. Its so tall that I need to stake it. Hoping you can help me understand if this is how this lettuce is suppose to grow. See pictures. Thanks for your help and stay well.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 20, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This happens in response to warm weather, and lengthening days. It will attempt to go to seed, and elongate, while turning very bitter.
It is not very good after this point.
This article will explain more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/lettuce/bolting-lettuce-plants.htm
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- Asked by
cbedford on
August 10, 2020
L5N 4T8Q.Lettuce Seeds
My Daughter had great luck with lettuce this year - one plant looks like it has gone to seed. She cut off a portion but I am not sure where the seed is. This portion has not flowered yet. Are the seeds in the flower? Thanks for your help.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 12, 2020
Certified ExpertA.No. The flower needs to form and finish. After this, the seed pods will swell and release seeds. Unfortunately, once the flower spike is cut off, the lettuce is no longer productive. The plant should be discarded at this point. Starting from fresh seed will be the best option from here.
Here is an article that will give you more tips on the care of lettuce:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/lettuce/growing-lettuce.htm
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September 6, 2020Q.Is it too late sow seeds outdoors for lettuce, cabbage, and other leafy vegetables
I live in Northern New Jersey about an hour outside of NYC. I have seeds for lettuce, cabbage, spinach, and other leafy greens. I am putting the seeds in tomorrow, September 5. Should I just not bother or go for it?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 7, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You are in USDA planting zone 6. Our experts say you can plant into late summer, so I'd say go for it right away.
Here's an article that will tell you all you need to know about fall planting:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6/planting-winter-vegetables.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
September 23, 2020Q.How do I kill ants in my garden?
Lettuce nearby
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 26, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-of-ants.htm
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vmattrasingh on
December 14, 2020
Zone 9 (central Florida)Q.My Lettuce Seedlings Are Spiny And Weak
If I follow the instruction on the package and sow lettuce seeds 1/2" deep, my seedlings are spiny and weak. I tried planting them deeper and find that they will take much longer to germinate or none at all. How do I go about getting strong healthy seedlings. Thank you
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
December 14, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This comes down to the amount of light that they are receiving. Spindly plants will indicate that they need more light. If these are under horticultural light, be sure that they fixture is close enough to the plants to support strong growth. If these are LED, be sure that they are full spectrum, and not just only red and blue.
Here is an article that will help you to grow lettuce:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/lettuce/growing-lettuce.htm
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March 12, 2021Q.Lettuce Hanging Basket Size
What diameter do you recommend for a hanging basket of lettuce as described in your web page of March.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 12, 2021
Certified ExpertA.A 14 or 20 inch wire basket will be easy to find and handle. Some include the coco liner or you can buy those separately.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/lettuce/hanging-lettuce-basket.htm
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July 4, 2021Q.When Cut Lettuce Bolt
Trying to figure Out when or if you cut lettuce bolt off. If you cut it before gets very long will that save lettuce from getting bitter? What do you with bolt and are seeds in bolt ok to plant
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 14, 2021
Certified ExpertA.No, the bolting process is a symptom, not the cause of bitterness. The only thing that you can do is plant when temperatures are cooler, and will remain that way.
Here is an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/lettuce/bolting-lettuce-plants.htm
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