A lettuce plant is classified by its leaf type or head formation into five groups. Grow different lettuce types to stimulate interest in consuming a healthy diet, and enjoy different flavors and textures of lettuce. People use leafy greens from the Lactuca sativa family in our salads most often. Among its varieties, lettuce come in …
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Saving your seeds is a cost-effective approach to propagate next year’s harvest if you have a garden full of Lettuce, mesclun, and arugula. You can save seeds from cherry-picking the types that do well in your garden or heirloom varieties that are hard to come by. Seeds kept from your garden adapt to their specific …
Lettuce is quickly becoming one of the most popular hydroponic plants, and it is one of the most widely grown plants among hydroponic farmers. This is because it can grow in both temperate and tropical conditions. It is beneficial to your health, and both the stems and leaves can be consumed. Plants in hydroponic systems …
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Lettuce is a daisy-like annual plant in the Asteraceae family. It is commonly grown as a leaf vegetable, although its stem and seeds are also harvested. Lettuce is most widely associated with salads, although it can also be found in soups, sandwiches, and wraps; it can also be grilled. It contains fibre, iron, folate, and …
Romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. var. longifolia) is a type of lettuce that grows in a tall head of dark green leaves with firm ribs running down the middle. It is heat tolerant, unlike other lettuces. Romaine is sold in North America as complete heads or as “hearts” that have had the outer leaves removed …
Wild lettuce is more than just lettuce grown in the wild; it a specific species of plant used frequently in herbal medicine. Wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa) is closely related to dandelion and is believed to have sedative and analgesic (pain-relieving) effects. It is often used as a natural remedy for stress and chronic pain problems. …
Lettuce is an annual seed grown for its succulent leaves, usually head harvested from 2 1/2 to 3 months after planting. When Lettuce is not harvested about a month after its head forms, the stem in the head extends and branches to form a floral stalk that is 2 to 4 feet high. Procedure to …
