How to harvest iceberg lettuce so it keeps growing

Many first-time gardeners think that once the loose-leaf lettuce is picked, that’s it. That’s because they tend to think that the entire head of lettuce should be dug out when harvesting leaf lettuce.

Not so my friends. Picking loose-leaf lettuce with the “cut and come again” method will extend the growing period and provide you with greens well into the summer months. Read on to find out how to harvest leaf lettuce using this method.

When to Pick Leaf Lettuce

Lettuce is a cool-weather crop and, although it needs sun, is one of the few crops that will do well in partial shade.

Unlike lettuces such as iceberg, loose-leaf lettuce doesn’t form a head but, instead, loose leaves.

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This means that while the entire head of iceberg is harvested, picking loose-leaf lettuce is just that - picking leaves. So when to pick leaf lettuce? Loose-leaf lettuce harvest can begin anytime the leaves have formed but prior to the formation of a seed stalk.

How to Harvest Leaf Lettuce

To grow lettuce with the “cut and come again method,” it is best to start wi

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