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Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

vegetable

Lettuce is one of the fastest and easiest vegetables to grow, perfect for beginners. It grows in cool conditions and can be cut-and-come-again for multiple harvests.

Lettuce

Common Problems

Select the problem your Lettuce is experiencing to get a treatment guide.

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Care Guide

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Light
Full sun to partial shade.
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Water
Regularly — keep soil consistently moist.
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Soil
Rich, moisture-retentive soil.
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Fertiliser
Liquid feed every 2 weeks.
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Temperature
7–24°C (45–75°F). Bolts in heat.
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Humidity
Moderate.

Toxicity

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Non-toxic.

Common Diseases

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Common Pests

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Seasonal Care

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Resume regular watering and feeding as growth picks up.

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Peak growing season. Water and feed regularly.

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Reduce watering as growth slows. Stop heavy feeding.

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Minimal watering and feeding. Protect from frost if needed.