Article: Tips On Growing Lettuce
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Tips On Growing Lettuce
Lettuce is an easy to grow spring and autumn vegetable. It's two worst enemies are hot temperatures and slugs.
Here are some tips to grow lettuce all summer long, even when temperatures soar.
* Make sure soil contains a good supply of nitrogen for good leaf production.
* Make early plantings in full sun.
* Plant the seeds 1/8 inch deep in a wide row, 6 inches apart in all directions.
* Plant every two weeks for a continuous harvest all summer long.
* As the weather warms up, start planting in partial shade. Either on the side of the house that receives morning sun or in the shade of other taller plants such as corn broccoli etc.
* Keep weeds under control as lettuce has shallow roots an...
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