Lettuce
"Crisp, fresh salads from your own garden in just 30 days."
How to plant it
Scatter seeds on the soil surface—they need light to sprout.
Barely cover with a fine sprinkle of soil.
Keep the seedbed moist with a gentle mist.
Thin seedlings to 6 inches apart once they have a few leaves.
Harvest outer leaves and let the center keep growing.
Beginner-friendly varieties
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist. Lettuce is mostly water.
Sunlight
Partial shade to full sun. It prefers the cooler parts of the garden.
Container tips for patios and balconies
Perfect for shallow bowls or window boxes.
Grow on a balcony or kitchen windowsill for easy picking.
Use light-colored pots to keep roots cool in warm weather.
- Plant every 2-3 weeks for a continuous harvest all season.
- Lettuce bolts (goes bitter) in hot weather—give it afternoon shade.
Quick Facts
What is soil pH?
Soil pH is just a measure of how "acidic" or "sweet" your soil is. Think of it like a flavor profile for plants! Most beginner-friendly plants are perfectly happy right in the middle.
- Most garden soil is already just fine for common veggies and herbs.
- If your plants look healthy and green, you don't need to worry about pH.
- If a plant struggles later, a simple test kit can help you adjust things.
✨ Pro-tip: You don't need to perfectly measure anything to start planting today!
