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High Quality Lettuce Seeds

Vendor: Hedera
1.000 JOD
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High Quality Lettuce Seeds
High Quality Lettuce Seeds

1.000 JOD

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Product description

Growing Lettuce in Your Home Garden — A Fresh Crop That Is Easy to Care For

1 - About the Plant

Lettuce is a leafy vegetable rich in vitamins and fibre, used in salads, sandwiches and many healthy dishes. It grows quickly and is easy to grow in a home garden or planting bed.

2 - Step-by-Step Growing Guide

Preparing the Soil

  • Lettuce needs light, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
  • Work the soil to a depth of 20-30 cm to aerate it well and support root growth.
  • Add organic fertiliser before planting to improve soil fertility.

Sowing the Seeds

  • Sow lettuce seeds 0.5-1 cm deep.
  • Leave 20-30 cm between plants to allow good growth.
  • Water gently after sowing to keep the soil moist.

Plant Care

  • Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil moist without waterlogging it.
  • Feeding: A balanced NPK 10-10-10 fertiliser is recommended to support healthy growth.
  • Weeding: Remove weeds by hand so the plants can grow without competition.
  • Thinning: Once seedlings emerge, thin out weaker plants to help the remaining plants grow strongly.

Harvesting

  • Lettuce leaves can be harvested 40-60 days after planting, depending on the variety.
  • Pick the outer leaves first and leave the inner leaves to continue growing.
  • The whole head can be harvested once it reaches a suitable size.

3 - Common Pests and Problems

  • Aphids: Can be controlled using available pesticides such as PRIZE or Symbaz.
  • Slugs and snails: Remove them by hand or use suitable traps.
  • Fungal diseases: Diseases such as grey mould are treated with Mycotan fungicide.

4 - More Tips for Growing Lettuce

  • Choose a spot with partial to full sun.
  • Avoid very hot weather; lettuce prefers mild to cool conditions.
  • It can be grown in pots or small beds where space is limited.
  • Sow in successive batches for a continuous harvest throughout the season.

Summary

Lettuce is an easy, fast-growing crop and a useful addition to a home garden. With suitable watering, feeding and pest control, you can enjoy fresh, healthy leaves throughout the season.