Lettuce can be planted several times a year and has a short growing season.

How many seasons of lettuce can be grown in a year?

Lettuce can be planted all year round if the temperature is suitable, but it is generally planted in spring and autumn. The temperature is suitable and the air is good at this time, which is most suitable for the growth and development of lettuce. It can usually be planted in March to April in spring and August to September in autumn. Generally speaking, autumn planting has a higher yield than spring planting and richer nutritional value.

Lettuce growing conditions

The most suitable temperature for lettuce growth is 15℃-20℃. Lettuce should be planted in a sunny environment. When caring for lettuce, it is necessary to provide it with all-weather sunshine conditions to promote its photosynthesis and ensure that the leaves are green. However, it should be noted that in hot summer weather, a shade net needs to be built to prevent strong direct sunlight from sunburning the leaves.

Lettuce grows best in fertile soil, so it needs to be properly fertilized. It is best to provide decomposed organic fertilizer or mixed fertilizer rich in trace elements to maintain normal growth of lettuce.

Lettuce requires a lot of water during its growth period, and a dry environment is not conducive to the development of lettuce. Therefore, during the maintenance process, it is necessary to replenish water in time, water thoroughly, and keep the soil moist.

Lettuce harvest time

Lettuce grows rapidly, with a growth cycle of only 2 months . Generally, lettuce planted in spring can be mature and picked in May and June, while that planted in autumn needs to wait until October and November to mature and be harvested for the market. Now, thanks to the improvement of greenhouse technology and cultivation technology, we can eat lettuce all year round.