Lettuce
Vegetables
Beginner
Annual

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

Photo: Matt Lavin · CC BY-SA 2.0

About Plant: Lettuce

A cool-season staple that grows quickly and can be harvested multiple times. Perfect for beginners and small spaces.

Growing Profile

SunlightPartial Shade to Full Sun
WaterRegular, light
SoilLoose, fertile (6.0–7.0)
Spacing6-12 inches
Height6–12 inches
Time to Harvest30-60
Planting Depth1/8 inch deep
Germination Time2–10 days

Expert Growing Tips

Succession plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Harvest outer leaves first.