What does salad need to grow?

Feed the soil. Salad greens grow best in fertile, moisture-retentative soil, so dig in some compost or well-rotted manure before planting. This is also a good time to add a granular organic fertilizer if necessary.

1. What does lettuce require to grow?
2. What do lettuce plants need to survive?
3. How do you sow salad seeds?
4. How do you fertilize lettuce?
5. How do you grow your own lettuce?
6. Does lettuce need full sun?
7. Does lettuce need lots of water?
8. Do lettuce seeds need light to germinate?
9. How do you plant lettuce seeds in a garden?
10. How do you grow a salad leaf?
11. How do you plant lettuce seeds in a tray?
12. How do you grow a salad all year round?

What does lettuce require to grow?

Lettuce needs a well-drained soil with loads of organic matter (like crumbly compost), a bit of a seaweed feed and some lovely mulch. New seedlings will benefit when soil is prepared soil about two weeks before planting.

What do lettuce plants need to survive?

Lettuce prefers soil that is high in organic material, with plenty of compost and a steady supply of nitrogen to keep if growing fast. Use organic alfalfa meal or a slow-release fertilizer. Make sure the soil remains moist but not overly wet. It should drain well.

How do you sow salad seeds?

Choose a sunny, sheltered position in soil that is well fed with organic matter. Sow the seed thinly, evenly and shallowly in drills 4-6in (10-15cm) apart and thin out early to 1in (3cm) apart. Water the soil thoroughly before sowing and after the seeds emerge.

How do you fertilize lettuce?

Feed lettuce plants every two weeks with a balanced water soluble or granular fertilizer, such as a 10-10-10 or a 5-5-5, diluted to half strength. Look for a fertilizer in which the three numbers separated by hyphens are equal or almost equal.

How do you grow your own lettuce?

First, fill a well-drained container with damp potting soil, and sprinkle a generous amount of seeds on top. Lettuce germinates quickly when exposed to light, so barely cover seeds with a thin layer of potting mix. Gently mist or sprinkle with water daily till your new crop germinates--usually within 7 to 10 days.

Does lettuce need full sun?

The ideal lettuce growing location for spring and fall is in a spot that receives full sun. If you plan on growing lettuce during the summer or in warm planting zones, partial shade can provide protection from the heat.

Does lettuce need lots of water?

ANSWER: Lettuce should be watered not daily but instead about twice a week, or once every four or five days, for most of its growing period. It will need to be watered lightly but more frequently for the first two weeks after planting, perhaps daily, depending on your climate.

Do lettuce seeds need light to germinate?

Seeds need light to germinate, so do not plant too deep. Make succession plantings every week or two. Grow several varieties with different maturity dates for a continuous supply. Lettuce has a shallow root system.

How do you plant lettuce seeds in a garden?

To sow lettuce directly in the garden, simply plant the seeds about 1/4 inch deep, tamp them down, and water. It's that simple! Space the sowings according to packet directions that are based on the size of the mature lettuce. For example, a crisphead may require a square foot of garden space.

How do you grow a salad leaf?

Cover thinly with soil or compost, and water gently. You can grow small patches of salad leaves in any gaps in your borders among your flowers and shrubs. They also grow well in pots, boxes, trays and even guttering. Fill your container with multipurpose compost, to 2cm below the rim, and firm down.

How do you plant lettuce seeds in a tray?

Sprinkle vermiculite or sieved compost to cover the seeds, then sit the tray in an inch of water to soak till the surface feels damp. Remove the tray from the water. Cover with a clear plastic lid or clear plastic bag. Put in a warm place to germinate.

How do you grow a salad all year round?

Salad can be grown all year round in a heated greenhouse, but this is rarely economical. A sunny windowsill or conservatory can be successful, provided it does not get too hot. In unheated growing conditions, sowing can begin as soon as light levels and temperatures allow, producing crops from late spring to autumn.