[Paul R.]

Ok... I have several juvenile Muir Lettuce plants set up in my “cool”* basement under a 10k lumen 5000k LED light (fairly smooth spectrum).

Should I put that light on a timer to simulate day-night cycles, and, should I keep the “day” cycle under 12 hours?

*The temperature down there after an 86 deg. day outside is only 62 deg. F., but, that’s admittedly after a cool weekend with highs themselves in the mid-60’s. In consistently warm weather the basement will likely be around 70 - 72 deg. or so.

Muir lettuce is frequently suggested as THE most heat tolerant (without bolting) type of lettuce, so, this should be interesting...

[Liz]

Pork Chops in Brandied Morel Cream Sauce
One pan gourmet wonder will be a favorite; lemon brings out morels flavor.

Ing 2 tbl Ol/Oil 4 Pork Chops 2 tbl Butter 8 oz morels, halved 1 minced Shallot, 2 minced gar/cl 1/2 cup Brandy or Cognac 1 c H/Cream 1 tsp Worcestershire 1 tsp L/Juice, pinch Nutmeg chp Chives garnish

Directions In ol/oil on high heat add s/p pork chops. Sear 2-3 min per side til golden; hold on plate. Saute butter and morels tender, 5-7 min. Add shallot and garlic, cook fragrant and soft, 1-2 min. Lower heat, add brandy. Careful, it could flame. Simmer/reduce slightly. Add h/cream; simmer/thicken 10 min. Add pinch k/salt/pepper. Stir in Worcest, l/juice, pinch nutmeg. Add pork chops, simmer 5 min. Serve immediately garnished with chives, lemon wedges.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Under lights, I usually do 8 hours on, 16 hours off - just like a regular work day.

(Well, for some - my work days never seemed to be ONLY 8 hours!)

Your lettuce will like the cooler temps in the basement.