Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

Fast-growing cool-season crop. Cut-and-come-again varieties last all season.

Quick Facts

Sun:⛅ Partial Shade, ☀️ Full Sun

Water:💧💧 Moderate

USDA Zones:Zones 3–11

Space:🪴 Container, 🌱 Small Bed, 🏡 Large Garden

Soil:Loam, Silty, Peaty

Best Season(s):Spring, Fall

Experience Level:🌱 Beginner

Native Range:Mediterranean Basin & Western Asia

Bloom Color:Small yellow flowers if allowed to bolt (grown for leaves)

Bloom Cycle:Bolts to bloom in heat — a sign the crop is finishing, not the goal

Days to Harvest:30–45 days in hydro (faster than soil)

Harvest Pattern:Continuous / cut-and-come-again

Bolts in heat — plant in spring or fall. Keep soil consistently moist.

💧 Hydroponic Notes

One of the best hydroponic plants. Works excellently in NFT, Kratky, or DWC. Harvest outer leaves for continuous production. Grow year-round indoors.

Non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Informational only — always check with a veterinarian if you suspect your pet has eaten something it shouldn't have.

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