growing lettuce uk

Why Lettuce Seedlings Keep Disappearing in the UK

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Young lettuce seedlings growing in a UK garden bed

Lettuce is usually seen as one of the easiest crops to grow, which makes it especially annoying when the seedlings seem to vanish almost as soon as they appear. One day you can see a neat little row of fresh green shoots. The next day there are gaps everywhere. Sometimes the seedlings are gone completely. … Read more

When to Plant Lettuce in the UK (Best Sowing Times Explained)

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Basket of freshly harvested lettuce in a UK vegetable garden showing when lettuce is planted and grown in Britain

Lettuce is one of the easiest vegetables to grow in UK gardens and can be planted for much of the year. Because lettuce grows quickly and tolerates cool conditions, it is often one of the first crops gardeners sow in spring. Understanding when to plant lettuce in the UK depends on temperature, daylight, and the … Read more