Lettuce

Lactuca Sativa

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Overview

Lactuca sativa, commonly known as lettuce, is an annual plant prized for its lush, edible leaves. Typically reaching 6 to 12 inches in height, this cool-season crop forms a rosette and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Lettuce offers varied leaf shapes and colors, from green to deep red, adding both nutritional value and visual appeal to garden spaces.

Sun FullWater HighZones 5–9

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — Lactuca sativa, commonly known as lettuce, is an annual plant prized for its lush, edible leaves

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — Typically reaching 6 to 12 inches in height

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — this cool-season crop forms a rosette and thrives in full sun to partial shade

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — It requires well-drained soil and consistent moisture

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — Lettuce offers varied leaf shapes and colors

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — Commonly incorporated into the edible landscape for both its nutritional value and aesthetic appeal

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — adding both nutritional value and visual appeal to garden spaces

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: High
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae

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Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — Lactuca sativa, commonly known as lettuce, is an annual plant prized for its lush, edible leaves

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — Typically reaching 6 to 12 inches in height

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — this cool-season crop forms a rosette and thrives in full sun to partial shade

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — It requires well-drained soil and consistent moisture

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — Lettuce offers varied leaf shapes and colors

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — Commonly incorporated into the edible landscape for both its nutritional value and aesthetic appeal

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — adding both nutritional value and visual appeal to garden spaces

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — lettuce prefers full sun but appreciates partial shade in hotter climates

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — making it adaptable to a variety of landscape designs

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — Ensuring the soil maintains consistent moisture is key

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — Lettuce thrives in moist, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — as well as providing the plants with 1 inch of water per week.<br><br>As a cool-weather crop

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — making it an ideal choice for spring and fall gardens

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — It's important to consider succession planting

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — lettuce grows best when daytime temperatures hover between 60 and 70°F

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — to maintain a continuous harvest throughout the growing season.<br><br>Additionally

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — where seeds are sown at intervals

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — lettuce can serve as a versatile

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — vegetable for full

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — low-growing plant that contributes to both the aesthetics and the functionality of the space

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — inviting clients to enjoy fresh salads directly from their own backyard

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — Typically reaching 6 to 12 inches in height; ensuring the soil maintains consistent moisture is key

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — Lactuca sativa, commonly known as lettuce, is an annual plant prized for its lush, edible leaves; it requires well-drained soil and

Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — this cool-season crop forms a rosette and thrives in full sun to partial shade; lettuce can serve as a versatile

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