How and when to plant lettuce

Lettuce planting time and month

1. Planting lettuce in spring

Lettuce is usually planted in spring from February to April. The temperature needs to be kept between 15-20 degrees. After planting, its growing period is about 90-100 days, and it needs a cool growing environment.

2. Plant lettuce in summer

In summer, lettuce is usually planted in June, but the specific time depends on the climate at the time. When planting, it should be noted that its seeds are relatively small and need to be mixed with sand and sown.

3. Plant lettuce in autumn

Lettuce is usually planted in late August in autumn. Its seeds are relatively resistant to low temperatures and will germinate when the temperature reaches 4 degrees. However, it is best to keep the temperature between 18-22 degrees under normal circumstances.

4. Plant lettuce in winter

Lettuce is usually planted in greenhouses in winter, and the time is chosen to be the end of October. When planting, a layer of ground film needs to be laid to keep it moist, and it needs to be uncovered when it starts to grow.

Lettuce planting methods and steps

1. Select good varieties : When planting lettuce, you need to choose varieties that are disease-resistant and strong in growth. This will be more conducive to future growth. You can choose mosaic lettuce or glass lettuce.

2. Prepare the seedbed : When planting lettuce, you need a suitable seedbed. You can use loose, fertile sandy loam with good water retention, and apply sufficient base fertilizer when planting.

3. Sowing and seedling raising : When planting lettuce, you need to pay attention that its seeds are relatively small, so they need to be mixed with sand and soil for sowing, and then covered with a layer of fine soil after planting.