How to plant lettuce in the garden?

Some summer residents prefer not to plant lettuce in their garden, because they do not consider it necessary to grow this plant and spend time on it. But still, you shouldn’t be so dismissive of green lettuce leaves, which are actually full of vitamins and minerals. Therefore, how to plant lettuce must be decided in advance. Lovers of greens manage to grow some types of lettuce at home on the windowsill, since it is quite unpretentious and grows easily even in pots.

When choosing seeds, you should not purchase cold-resistant species, since they are not as tasty and green as their heat-loving relatives. The most popular is watercress, as it can be harvested within two weeks after planting. It also doesn't require much sun, so it can be grown at home in containers. Many summer residents know how to plant lettuce, so you can turn to them for advice.

If you wish, you can make seedlings at home in April, and plant them in the ground at the dacha in early May. But sometimes in such cases damage to the root structure occurs and the plant begins to wither. Therefore, it is better to plant it directly in the ground. No special fertilizers are needed. You can use simple compost, which is used to fertilize the soil during spring digging. The predecessors should not be zucchini or lettuce, so the site must be selected in advance.

Any type of lettuce needs daily watering and sufficient sun.Excess sun and dry soil can lead to rapid wilting, so it is better to choose slightly shaded areas of the garden for growing lettuce. On average, after 20-25 days you can already harvest the first harvest, so you will be able to see the result of your labors quite soon.