\ud83e\udd6c\ud83c\udf3f Lettuce Growing Guide
\n\ud83d\udd39 Common name \u279c Lettuce
\n\ud83d\udd39 Scientific name \u279c Lactuca sativa
\n\ud83d\udd39 Type \u279c Leafy vegetable \ud83c\udf31
\n\ud83d\udd39 Use \u279c Salad, burger, sandwich, healthy diet \ud83e\udd57
\n\u2714\ufe0f Suitable for:
\n\u279c Organic farming
\n\u279c Natural farming
\n\u279c Hydroponics
\n\u279c Terrace gardening<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf1f Why Lettuce?
\n\u2714\ufe0f Fast growing leafy crop \u26a1
\n\u2714\ufe0f High demand in cafes & restaurants \ud83c\udf54
\n\u2714\ufe0f Easy rooftop crop \ud83d\udc4d
\n\u2714\ufe0f Multiple harvest possible \u2702\ufe0f
\n\u2714\ufe0f Ideal for: \u279c Salad farming
\n\u279c Kitchen gardens
\n\u279c Urban farming
\n\ud83c\udf24\ufe0f Climate & Sowing Time \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3
\nIndia:
\n\u279c Winter crop \u279c October \u2013 February \u2744\ufe0f
\n\ud83d\udccd Punjab:
\n\u279c Best sowing: \u2022 October \u2013 January
\n\u2714\ufe0f Best temperature: \u279c 10\u201322\u00b0C
\n\u274c Hot weather causes bolting
\n\ud83c\udf3e Soil Requirement
\n\u279c Best \u279c Fertile well-drained loamy soil
\n\u279c pH \u279c 6\u20137
\n\u2714\ufe0f Rich organic matter needed \ud83c\udf3f
\n\ud83c\udf30 Seed Selection
\nPopular types:
\n\u279c Leaf lettuce \ud83e\udd6c
\n\u279c Romaine lettuce
\n\u279c Iceberg lettuce
\n\u279c Red lettuce varieties
\n\u2714\ufe0f Recommended: \u279c Organic lettuce seeds
\n\u279c Non-GMO seeds
\n\u279c Open pollinated varieties
\n\ud83c\udf31 Sowing Method
\n\u279c Direct sowing or nursery transplanting
\nSeed depth: \u279c 0.5 cm
\n\u2714\ufe0f Germination: \u279c 4\u20138 days
\n\ud83c\udf3f Spacing
\nLeaf lettuce:
\n\u279c Row \u279c 25 cm
\n\u279c Plant \u279c 20 cm
\nHead lettuce:
\n\u279c Row \u279c 30\u201340 cm
\n\u279c Plant \u279c 25\u201330 cm
\n\u2714\ufe0f Proper spacing improves leaf size \ud83e\udd6c
\n\ud83c\udf3f Organic Fertilizer Plan
\nBefore sowing:
\n\u279c FYM \u279c 5\u20136 ton\/acre
\n\u279c Vermicompost
\nDuring growth:
\n\u279c Jeevamrit spray
\n\u279c Seaweed spray
\n\u2714\ufe0f Improves: \u279c Leaf growth \ud83c\udf3f
\n\u279c Crisp texture
\n\ud83d\udca7 Irrigation
\n\u279c Light & regular watering
\nSchedule: \u279c Every 2\u20134 days
\n\u2714\ufe0f Keep soil moist
\n\u274c Avoid dry stress
\n\u2600\ufe0f Sunlight Requirement
\n\u279c 4\u20136 hours sunlight
\n\u2714\ufe0f Partial winter sun works well
\n\ud83d\udc1b Organic Pest Control
\nCommon issues:
\n\u279c Aphids
\n\u279c Slugs \ud83d\udc0c
\n\u279c Leaf spot
\nControl:
\n\u279c Neem oil spray \ud83c\udf3f
\n\u279c Ash around plants
\n\u279c Proper airflow
\n\u2714\ufe0f Suitable for: \u279c Organic leafy farming
\n\u2702\ufe0f Harvesting
\nBaby leaves:
\n\u279c Ready in \u279c 25\u201330 days
\nFull heads:
\n\u279c Ready in \u279c 45\u201370 days
\n\u2714\ufe0f Harvest early morning for freshness \ud83e\udd6c
\n\u23f3 Crop Duration
\n\u279c Total life \u279c 1.5\u20132.5 months
\n\u2714\ufe0f Fast income crop \ud83d\udcb0
\n\ud83d\udce6 Yield
\n\u279c Average \u279c 80\u2013120 quintal\/acre
\n\u2714\ufe0f Premium market crop \ud83e\udd57
\n\ud83c\udf31 Special Benefits
\n\u2714\ufe0f Healthy low-calorie food \ud83d\udcaa
\n\u2714\ufe0f Rich in vitamins
\n\u2714\ufe0f Excellent for urban farming
\n\u2714\ufe0f Best for: \u279c Salad business
\n\u279c Hydroponic farming
\n\ud83e\udeb4 Growing Lettuce on Roof
\n\u2714\ufe0f Excellent rooftop crop \ud83d\udc4d
\nContainer:
\n\u279c Grow bag \/ tray \u279c 6\u20138 inch depth
\nSoil mix:
\n\u279c 40% soil
\n\u279c 30% compost
\n\u279c 20% cocopeat
\n\u279c 10% sand
\nWatering \ud83d\udca7
\n\u279c Daily light watering
\nSunlight \u2600\ufe0f
\n\u279c Mild sunlight preferred
\n\u2714\ufe0f Perfect for: \u279c Balcony gardening
\n\u279c Fresh salad production \ud83e\udd57<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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