Instructions:
- Best if grown in well-drained soils rich in organic matter
- Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
- Grows best between 45-80 degrees Fahrenheit
- Space plants 6-18 inches apart
Pests:
- Aphids
- Slugs
- Land snails
- Armyworms
- Flea beetles
- Weevils
- Thrips
- Nematodes
Diseases:
- Anthracnose
- Big vein
- Bottom rot
- Downy mildew
- Leaf drop
- Powdery mildew
- Septoria leaf spot
Harvest:
- Pick before bolting.
- Harvest in the morning, before strong sun exposure.
Post-Harvest:
- Wash head lettuce
- Hydrocool or ice-pack before storing
- Store between 98-100% relative humidity, as close to 32 degrees as possible
- Do not store in the same building as produce that release a lot of ethylene
- Lettuce is highly sensitive
- Can be stored for 2-3 weeks
Year | Variety | Date Planted | Date Harvested | Days to Harvest | Yield (lbs/sq. ft) |