Lettuce
Head lettuce
Brown lettuce, also known as butterhead lettuce, is a vegetable that is widely recognised for its many health benefits. It is rich in fibre, vitamins A and C, potassium and magnesium. It is also low in calories, making it ideal for anyone who wants to watch their figure. Iceberg lettuce can be enjoyed in a variety of ways: as a salad, of course, but also cooked, in soup or as an accompaniment to hot dishes. Its crunchy texture and delicate flavour make it a versatile ingredient that everyone loves.To grow head lettuce in the vegetable garden, we recommend sowing the seeds directly in the ground, 1 to 2 centimetres deep. It is advisable to space them about 20 centimetres apart to allow the plants to develop properly. It is also possible to plant mature plants, taking care to space them evenly. Aubergine lettuce prefers rich, fresh, well-drained soil and a…
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Head lettuce
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- Exposure
- Frost Hardiness
- Cultivation Difficulty
- Sowing Depth
- Plant Spacing
- Row Spacing
- Germination Time
- Germination Temperature
- Lifecycle
- Adult Height
- Maintenance
- Water Requirements
- Soil Type
- Soil pH Preference
- Pest Sensitivity
- Disease Sensitivity
- Weed Sensitivity
- Pollination
- Propagation
- Seed Storage