Lettuce
Lactuca sativa · Lettuces · Aster family
Also known as: Garden Lettuce
Easy15–30cmPet-friendlyEdible
Lettuce care at a glance
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15.6–18.3 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 15.6–18.3 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Lettuce
Common pests on Lettuce include Slugs and snails. Also possible: Aphids, Root aphids, Cutworms and Birds. A common disease is Downy mildew. Also possible: Grey mould and Damping off. Lettuce is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Slugs and snails High
- Aphids Medium
- Root aphids Medium
- Cutworms Medium
- Birds Low
Disease
- Downy mildew High
- Grey mould Medium
- Damping off Medium
Weather
- Bolting High
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Frequently asked questions about Lettuce
- Which pests affect Lettuce?
- Common pests on Lettuce include Slugs and snails. Also possible: Aphids, Root aphids, Cutworms and Birds.
- Which diseases affect Lettuce?
- A common disease is Downy mildew. Also possible: Grey mould and Damping off.
- Is Lettuce toxic to cats and dogs?
- Lettuce is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Lettuce need?
- Lettuce has a high water requirement.
- What light does Lettuce need?
- Lettuce prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Lettuce frost-hardy?
- Lettuce is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 1 °C.
- Can you eat Lettuce?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves.