When is the best season to plant lettuce?

Lettuce planting season and time

Lettuce can be planted all year round. The planting time in spring is February to March, the planting time in summer is June to July, the planting time in autumn is August to September, and the planting time in winter is October to November, but the temperature needs to be controlled at around 15 degrees.

Lettuce harvest season

Lettuce planted in spring matures and goes on the market in May, while lettuce planted in autumn matures around September or October. The price is around 2-4 yuan per catty, and the yield per mu is around 2,500-4,000 kilograms.

Lettuce planting steps and methods

1. Germination: When planting lettuce in winter, the seeds need to be soaked for 5-6 hours. When planting lettuce in summer, the seeds need to be wrapped with a wet cloth and then refrigerated for 24 hours.

2. Land preparation: Before planting, the soil needs to be deeply plowed to remove impurities and weeds. Then, base fertilizer is applied to the soil and pests are controlled.

3. Planting: Plant in moistened soil after rain. Keep row spacing and front-to-back spacing at about 30 cm, and the depth of the soil hole at about 10 cm.