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Planting
Lettuce is a cool-season crop that grows well in the spring and fall in most areas. Lettuce seedlings will even tolerate a light frost. Temperatures between 45 F and 65 F are ideal.
Loose, fertile, sandy loam soils, well-supplied with organic matter are best. Soil should be well-drained.
Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last spring frost date for earliest crop.
One week before setting seeds or transplants in the ground, till in compost or organic matter, especially if you have heavy soils.
Harden off seedlings for about one week, and transplant outside between 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after last spring frost.
Direct sowing is recommended as soon as the ground can be worked. Plant seeds ½ inch deep. Snow won’t hurt them, but a desiccating cold wind will.
Leaf lettuce: Plant 4 inches apart.
Cos and loose-headed types: Plant 8 inches apart.
Firm-headed types: Plant 16 inches apart.
Your rows of plants should be 12 to 15 inches across.
Cover the seeds with 1/4 to 1/2 inch of soil.
Water thoroughly at time of transplant.