Lettuce & Salad Greens — FarmPal
Fast-growing cool-season crops that can be harvested multiple times.
Sun
partial
Water
moderate
Spacing
6-12 inches depending on variety
Days to Harvest
30-60 days
Planting Depth
1/8 inch (barely covered)
Companion Plants
Carrots
Radishes
Strawberries
Chives
Garlic
Avoid Planting Near
Celery
Parsley
Common Pests
Slugs
Aphids
Cutworms
Rabbits
Diseases to Watch
Downy mildew
Bottom rot
Tip burn
Mosaic virus
Growing Tips
- •Direct sow every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest
- •Plant in spring and fall bolts in summer heat
- •Provide shade cloth in warm weather
- •Seeds need light to germinate don't bury too deep
- •Cut-and-come-again harvesting extends the season
Harvesting
- •Harvest outer leaves for cut-and-come-again
- •Pick in morning when leaves are crisp
- •Harvest before bolting (flower stalk appears)
- •Whole heads: cut at base when mature
Storage
Refrigerator for 5-10 days. Wash and spin dry before storing.
Varieties
Butterhead/Bibb
Soft, buttery leaves. Forms loose heads.
Romaine
Crisp, upright heads. Heat tolerant.
Red Leaf
Loose leaves with burgundy color. Quick growing.
Arugula
Peppery flavor. Very fast growing (3-4 weeks).
Mesclun Mix
Blend of salad greens. Cut-and-come-again.