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Wilting in Lettuce
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Lettuce is one of the fastest and easiest vegetables to grow, perfect for beginners
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Lettuce care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to wilting in Lettuce. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Water
Regularly — keep soil consistently moist.
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Temperature
7–24°C (45–75°F). Bolts in heat.
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Soil
Rich, moisture-retentive soil.
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Symptoms to look for in Lettuce
- fiber_manual_recordDrooping leaves and stems
- fiber_manual_recordSoft, limp foliage
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Common causes in Lettuce
- fiber_manual_recordUnderwatering
- fiber_manual_recordOverwatering (root rot)
- fiber_manual_recordHeat stress
- fiber_manual_recordRoot-bound
- fiber_manual_recordDisease
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How to diagnose wilting in Lettuce
Check soil: bone dry = underwatering. Wet + mushy roots = overwatering/root rot. Check temperature and pot size.
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How to treat wilting in Lettuce
Water thoroughly if dry. Allow to dry and check roots if overwatered. Repot if root-bound.
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Preventing wilting in Lettuce
Consistent watering routine. Appropriate pot size. Avoid extreme temperature fluctuations.