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To: daniel1212

Lettuce is easy.

I started mine over a month ago and they are out in the garden now and doing very well. It’s been a mild, wet week which is ideal for transplants getting established..

Lettuce is frost tolerant but I put a frame over the lettuce to keep critters out and can lay old sheets or tarps across the top easily enough if there’s a danger of the weather being a problem.

What we did for our frames is take turkey wire and cut a length of it and made a tunnel out of it. Since it comes in rolls, it’s easy for that shape. The only trick is getting enough wire to make the tunnel for the width of the bed.


204 posted on 04/13/2024 8:03:16 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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To: metmom; All
Lettuce is easy.

I have some dumb questions on lettuce. (I'm in Zone 7). Found an unopened packet of seeds from 2 years ago. Do seeds that old "take"?

And, does it survive in containers that are on the smaller side? Not tiny, but not very big either. Similar size to an African violet pot.

Thanks in advance from this clumsy oldster.

205 posted on 04/13/2024 8:23:46 AM PDT by AFB-XYZ (Two options: 1) Stand up, or 2) Bend over)
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