Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Leafy Greens
Lettuce growing guide
The backbone of the salad garden. Prefers cool weather and bolts to seed in heat. Sow successionally every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvests. Cut-and-come-again types give multiple harvests.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
4-10 daysGermination
45-65 daysHarvest
20 cmSpacing
0.3 cmSow depth
Full/PartSun
HardyFrost
2.5 cm/weekWater
6-7pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Apr - Aug | Apr - Aug | May - Oct |
| Subtropical | Mar - Aug | Mar - Aug | Apr - Oct |
| Mediterranean | Feb - Sep | Feb - Sep | Mar - Nov |
| Temperate | Feb - Oct | Feb - Oct | Mar - Dec |
| Cool | Feb - Sep | Feb - Sep | Mar - Nov |
| Arid | Mar - Aug | Mar - Aug | Apr - Oct |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Lettuce should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Lettuce after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Use young tender leaves fresh in salads, wraps, bowls, sandwiches, or as a garnish where suitable.
Cooked
Wilt, steam, stir-fry, braise, add to soups, fold into omelettes, or use in savoury bakes.
Store / preserve
Use fresh, blanch and freeze sturdy greens, ferment, or make herb-style pastes depending on the crop.
Try: Fresh salad, Garlic stir-fry, Soup greens, Wilted side.
Good companions
Carrot, Radish, Strawberry, Chives, Onion
Avoid near
Celery, Parsley
Growing note
Water in the morning to avoid fungal issues. Provide afternoon shade in hot weather.
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