Comments on: Let Us Celebrate Lettuce!

By: How to Choose The Best Shade-Tolerant Vegetables to Grow

How to Choose The Best Shade-Tolerant Vegetables to Grow — Thu, 01 May 2014 19:34:29 +0000

[…] Lettuce, spinach, arugula, sorrel, endive, cress and other salad greens are in this group. These cool-season greens will grow in 3 to 4 hours of sun, and tolerate dappled, indirect light. In fact, when temperatures rise and these vegetables get too much hot sun, they start to bolt and turn bitter, such as the red lettuces above.That’s why a little shade can keep lettuces growing longer. Some gardeners use taller plants, such as corn or bean teepees, to shade these leafy greens later in the growing season. See some of my favorites here. […]

By: Spring Garden Guide - Seasonal Wisdom

Spring Garden Guide - Seasonal Wisdom — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 22:41:13 +0000

[…] Lettuces […]

By: Growing Food From Seeds

Growing Food From Seeds — Sun, 27 May 2012 16:45:22 +0000

[…] Arugula, lettuces, salad greens and winter greens like Swiss chard and kale (cool season) – Tips here […]

By: Cool-Season Veggies to Harvest Now

Cool-Season Veggies to Harvest Now — Sun, 27 May 2012 16:43:31 +0000

[…] Even if you have a small-spaced garden, you can still grow lettuce and salad greens. This plastic planter was sowed with ‘Sea of Red’ lettuce that maintains its bright red color even in sun. Three self-seeded green lettuces were replanted here. The white container sits alongside a sunny spot near the pretty herb Feverfew. Learn more about growing lettuce. […]

By: Wine Box Turned Balcony

Wine Box Turned Balcony — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:16:13 +0000

[…] root system. I decided to take my friend Teresa’s suggestion for small-space greens and plant ‘Forellenschluss’ romaine lettuce (“speckled trout” lettuce in English). I interplanted with parsley so that I can make […]

By: Wine Box Turned Balcony-Sized Raised Bed Garden

Wine Box Turned Balcony-Sized Raised Bed Garden — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:50:09 +0000

[…] system. I decided to take my friend Teresa’s suggestion for small-space greens and plant ‘Forellenschluss’ romaine lettuce (“speckled trout” lettuce in English). I interplanted with parsley so that I can make my own […]

By: Five Fabulous Cool-Season Veggies To Grow From Seed

Five Fabulous Cool-Season Veggies To Grow From Seed — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:31:57 +0000

[…] But I’m just getting started this season, and I’m sure I’ll sow many more seeds in containers and beds in upcoming weeks. More on growing lettuces. […]

By: Seasonal Wisdom

Seasonal Wisdom — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:45:27 +0000

Nelly: I agree completely! 'Forellenschluss' is my all-time favorite lettuce for all the reasons you mentioned, plus the wonderful flavor. Thanks for stopping by. Teresa

By: nelly_bl;y

nelly_bl;y — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:33:24 +0000

Yes! This Forellenschluss is the same as the "Freckles" lettuce that did so well for me this year up here in Vermont. I've never had such a good harvest of lettuce, and it was very slow to bolt.

By: Seasonal Wisdom

Seasonal Wisdom — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:51:03 +0000

Helen: What! I was so looking forward to seeing you at GWA. Oh well, there's always next year. Thanks a bunch for including this blog on the NC Nursery and Landscape Association blog roll. What a nice honor… readers will find your blog on my favorite garden blogs list. Sending you the best wishes! Teresa