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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 5–9Type Vegetable
Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — as well as providing the plants with 1 inch of water per week.<br><br>As a cool-weather crop; lettuce can serve as a, image 54

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
High
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vegetable
Family
Asteraceae

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Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — vegetable for full; lettuce can serve as a versatile
Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — It requires well-drained soil and consistent moisture
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, image 44
Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — lettuce prefers full sun but appreciates partial shade in hotter climates; ensuring the soil maintains consistent moisture is key
Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) — lettuce grows best when daytime temperatures hover between 60 and 70&deg;F
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