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Lettuce care requirements
water
Regularly — keep soil consistently moist.
soil
Rich, moisture-retentive soil.
light
Full sun to partial shade.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Lettuce
- fiber_manual_recordGrey fuzzy mould on leaves, flowers, or fruit
- fiber_manual_recordBrown rotting tissue
- fiber_manual_recordCollapsed flowers
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Common causes in Lettuce
Caused by Botrytis cinerea. Thrives in cool, humid conditions with poor air circulation.
healing
How to treat botrytis (grey mould) in Lettuce
Remove all affected tissue. Improve air flow. Apply fungicide.
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Preventing botrytis (grey mould) in Lettuce
Good air circulation. Remove dead plant material promptly. Avoid overhead watering.