How To Grow Perfect Lettuce Every Time! 🥬

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Calling all leaf-munching, salad-snaffling lettuce lovers! We know you're out there, longing for luscious leaves of lovely lettuce. We hear you! This week, Ben reveals his top tips for growing your very own long lasting supply of lip smacking, pest-defying, super salads. Lettuce begin!
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@MichelleMcDines 2 жыл бұрын

An old lady in Cyprus taught me to wrap my lettuce (and other green leaves) in a damp tea towel before storing them in the fridge. They stay crisp and fresh for up to two weeks. Just make sure you keep the tea towel damp (but not wet)

@sandrashane677 Жыл бұрын

@HackzFood A fridge?

@Ray.Norrish Жыл бұрын

Best tip is to cut leaves away as you need them and leave stalk intact. Extends freshness hugely.

@EL-gu8fv 5 ай бұрын

That's what my mother used to do.

@ritawest2535 2 жыл бұрын

Alyssum... What a great idea! Fragrant, low ground cover (can be given "haircuts"), attract the insects we DO want ... and don't compete much for nutrients! Win, win, win.... Thanks, Ben! 😊

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

It's great to have a winning combination like that Rita, definitely!

@thimovijfschaft3271 2 жыл бұрын

A tip I have about aphids, is to have a garden Nasturtium growing in your garden. It attracts aphids like crazy and ever since I started to grow one, I never had any aphids on the other plants anymore.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip, cheers Thimo!

@drop2nd246 Жыл бұрын

I also use neem oil with dish soap and water, but i like the easy ways to rid aphids

@wendyneal4900 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could give you another thumbs up, since this is my second time watching this episode. I need to get my gardening notebook out and take notes, because you have SO much knowledge to share. Thank you for your interesting videos, I enjoy them very much!

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wendy!

@r.c.a.f_lynx9992 2 жыл бұрын

You can plant lettuce at any time. For instance, I just planted my Romaine lettuce. But because the hot weather is coming, I planted them under the shade of a Maple tree. The shade will keep them cool during the hot weather.

@alexandraathay 2 жыл бұрын

Good tip when watering small to medium pots or cell trays...hold the pot/cell to be watered over another pot that also needs watering and allow the top pot/cell to drain to the one below. This not only saves water, it also means you save on watering time. Fresh water is precious to us and our vegetables.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice, thanks Alexandra.

@oceansoul3694 2 жыл бұрын

I grow a 2-sided trellis, making an A-frame structure for my sweet peas, and under it I plant lots of lettuces. It works beautifully, they're shaded by the sweet peas and pests don't usually find them. Thank you for yet another lovely, encouraging and informative video!

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great solution to hot sun - great thinking. :-)

@joannegratton491 Жыл бұрын

I love your idea, thank you.

@lilawiese2460 5 ай бұрын

Sweet, edible? peas, or the sweet pea flower?

@oceansoul3694 5 ай бұрын

@@GrowVeg

@oceansoul3694 5 ай бұрын

@@joannegratton491 thank you and you're welcome!

@marilynskipper1952 2 жыл бұрын

Butter crunch lettuce, romaine, red leaf, one package of mixed too. All from seed. Grow super well up here near Seattle WA. I have been planting alyssum, zinnia, and nasturtiums with my veggies for years. Attracts pollinators and is attractive in appearance and no aphids!

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

That's really great to hear first hand that these flowers help with aphids - thanks for sharing that Marilyn.

@michielvoetberg4634 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the companion plant video

@lunarbloom3587 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful Ben! I also really appreciate you referencing seasons like early, mid, late winter etc as opposed to specific months. Adored the footage of the hedgehog too 😊Many thanks from Australia!

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers for that - great to have viewers down under. :-)

@k.l.5940 2 жыл бұрын

Harvesting: Charles Dowding is using this method as a market gardener. Pinch put the outer leaves. 3 months of harvest. Perfect!

@Aethelvlad 2 жыл бұрын

The amount of enthusiasm and life you bring to the videos is great, you seem like a genuinely great person to know.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. :-)

@imbabci2 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in western North Carolina, Zone 7B, and grow Buttercrunch and Romaine in a cold frame all winter. I start from seed in late September. Light bulbs inside and and a tarp on the outside for nights below 26 degrees has kept my lettuces and radishes in perfect shape. No bug problems this time of the year :)

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

That's one benefit of growing in winter - no pests to speak of.

@jackimurphy1 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in NZ and currently have a lovely crop of butter lettuce nearly ready to harvest. I can't believe how much they taste like butter 💛 I picked my last frilly lettuce last night for tea. It's so rewarding growing your own food 💚

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

It's a great and wonderfully empowering thing to do Jacki.

@jaynz247 Жыл бұрын

In Nz too and love growing and eating buttercruch lettuces!

@barbaras1579 Жыл бұрын

Lol No need to use butter on lettuce n marmite sammies 👍🏻

@barbaras1579 Жыл бұрын

Lol No need to use butter on lettuce n marmite sammies 👍🏻

@jetiyap.5725 7 ай бұрын

❤Thanks a lot for spreading these huge happiness, beautiful gardening and clear knowledge.

@GrowVeg 7 ай бұрын

And thank you for watching. :-)

@erickjason9092 2 жыл бұрын

"A sticky but happy ending" really cracked me up.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to have raised a smile!

@michielvoetberg4634 2 жыл бұрын

This has quickly become one of my favourite channels.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Michiel!

@yeevita 2 жыл бұрын

Love homegrown lettuces. Lettuces are very forgiving about being transplanted. In summer, I definitely grow in shade and I sow more often, so I have young lettuces when the older ones bolt. For sow bugs and slugs, I grow individual lettuces in their own pots that sit above the ground. I usually let a few lettuces go to seed each year and end up with lots of seeds and volunteers, which I transplant and grow on. We just harvest lettuce when we are eating it. I actually just graze in the garden, a few leaves each day.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great way to grow - always something to pick. :-)

@arobleto 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite vegetable growing channel, thank you!

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Alvaro! :-)

@aworldapartfilms4972 2 жыл бұрын

Him : what type of lettuce are you going to grow this year? Me: YES

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

So many decisions!

@partidaportet27 2 жыл бұрын

We have romaine,.lollo rosso,.lollo verde,.oak leaf types growing now. We also use a media low in Nitrogen but higher in calcium to get them going and provide crisp leaves, we found this reduces aphid pressure too. We also supplement a comfrey FPJ/ Tea which we use in drip

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

That's really interesting to hear - thanks for sharing that. :-)

@KenHJones 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. The Allysum tip is just what I needed having lost nearly all my lettuce to bugs and slugs last year. I use garlic and marigolds in the greenhouse in a similar way for my tomatoes and cucumbers etc

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

It's a great plant. Can't wait to use more of it this season Ken.

@dillonadrianweekes7626 2 жыл бұрын

@lacklustre222 Жыл бұрын

Just discovered your page, binging like crazy! Love your content

@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. A warm welcome to you. :-)

@alexanderroberts9476 2 жыл бұрын

Slugs are the bane of my existence!!! I will try the Beer for sure! However, it better work Ben, I am Canadian eh and we don't like wasting beer, lol.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

I feel your concern there Alexander, really I do! Only use the cheap stuff - don't go wasting any of the good stuff!

@jameswaterhouse-brown6646 2 жыл бұрын

“The merest suggestion of potting mix”. Nice.

@kenclark6614 2 жыл бұрын

Buttercrunch is one of my favorites

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Delicious!

@georgepursley2832 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to the assylum tip this year. We grow for 4 families in Wisconsin, USA. With increased food and petrolium prices this year, we are increasing the area under cultivation. Instead of single seed types, we will probably plant mixes of lettucices, mustards, kales, etc. We generally start seeds inside and plant plugs in no dig raised beds.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear you're expanding - it's a very empowering response to rising prices.

@leonaylesworth3045 Жыл бұрын

For the first time ever I managed to grow some Buttercrunch lettuce this year. I planted in late January. Protecting from our North Texas ice storms provided plenty of challenge, but I manage to grow a number of the Buttercrunch and Red Romaine variety from the seedlings purchased from a local feed store. It is early May and I have just harvested the last of the Buttercrunch. I'll be growing this again for certain. Not certain if growing this into the winter will work her but I'm going to try. It can remain in the 80degree Fahrenheit range into December.

@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын

Definitely worth a try. Glad you got a good early crop.

@dawnmgerner692 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a real treat to watch and learn from you. Thanks 😘

@christinebrooks6364 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, hadn't realised they didn't like the hot weather so, will rethink were I'm going to plant them this season, thanks for sharing & take care 🙂

@christinebrooks6364 2 жыл бұрын

@Austin Howland I'm good thank you 🙂

@christinebrooks6364 2 жыл бұрын

@Austin Howland I'm in Wallasey, Wirral 🙂

@christinebrooks6364 2 жыл бұрын

@Austin Howland yes I am

@fionaharvey2720 2 жыл бұрын

Another well explained interesting video thank you! Congratulations on your journalistic award, well deserved ! Really looking forward to next video! ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ 🥇

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Fiona, that means a lot and is appreciated. :-)

@Godwinpounds4333 2 жыл бұрын

Hello dear ,how are you doing?

@yphonkelley1226 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you…I live in South Central Texas…you’ve given me hope! I’ll definitely need planter boxes since my soil is actually sandy lome that’s goes down deep and special care due to the heat! Watching your berry video now!

@learningtogether8484 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your valuable knowledge

@Bruncobrobranch 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Thanks for the video!

@jackieo8693 2 жыл бұрын

Lettuces are my favorite green to grow...but I never have luck with starting them inside. I like all kinds! Slugs are a BIG problem where I live...Thanks for the tips!

@rowenaross5436 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you. I am going to plant some corn salad for the first time

@leong2616 2 жыл бұрын

Great timing on the video, was about to sow some today. Love the vid!!

@handfullgardeningandcrafts1252 2 жыл бұрын

I love lettuce. Learning a lot from you Ben. Thanks for sharing.

@mikkihesson3509 2 жыл бұрын

perfect timing on this video! im doing some of these this year. im glad to have found your video on the companion planting from before too for these bibbs and my tomatoes.

@samvimes1482 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great, can't wait to get started!

@normancoutts 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, all I needed to know. Cheers.

@debralauesen4225 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent information explained for beginners, thanks so much. Looking forward to next vid

@bobbilynnmiller742 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !! I’ve never been successful growing lettuce before . I learned a lot from your video !

@Glitter221 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your enjoyable class on growing lettuce. I learned a lot and will start tomorrow!

@Christ-1 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@marisajustice7483 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm growing bib lettuce and spinach this year. So far so good.

@ienekevanhouten4559 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew alyssum helped to attract beneficial insects like that! I love it for its own sake but will definitely put some in between the vegs now as well as in flower containers. Thank you. Sweet channel.

@sheikhwali7 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for information & ideas 👍👍💡

@sandraderbyshire562 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful info. Thank you.

@marshallhosel1247 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video

@AlphagirlMae Ай бұрын

Your video was so helpful. Thank you so much.

@catl2223 2 жыл бұрын

I love these videos! Thank you!🌺

@JoeBanjo88 2 жыл бұрын

Rob...that was great information on Alyssum! I did not know it attracted beneficial predators...I will be sure to add that to the mix! I like to direct sow salad mixes...I love the variety but my favorite lettuce is buttercrunch. Thank you for all you do!

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

No problem at all Dennis - and thank you for watching.

@sandrahunt7829 2 жыл бұрын

Great information! Thanks

@dave84346 Жыл бұрын

Nicely explained thank you

@loop8946 Ай бұрын

Absolutely loving your channel content, thank you for the all the information you're sharing :)

@beverlycampbell8809 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, great show. I love Boston lettuce.

@KirupanFernandez-rb2zl 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great details

@Operator_68 2 жыл бұрын

Great informative video, thank you!

@bordercollie8458 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ben for putting out so many wonderful and entertaining videos they never fail to put a smile on my face. I live in the Williamette Valley in western Oregon and have a huge success of slug control by using the powdered egg shells from my chickens I have. It works wonderful and costs me nothing I my husband gets the nice cold beer. =)

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip, thanks so much. :-)

@jwvautard 2 жыл бұрын

I love Romaine and Bibb lettuces, especially for sandwiches. I am like their cut-and-come-again harvesting qualities. I also enjoy the iceberg lettuces as they add a pleasant crunch to salads.

@jessiegibson9637 3 ай бұрын

This is my first season growing lettuce and I only just saw this. So glad I had my planting right! I live in a warm climate and planted a "wall" of sugar snap peas to shade them.

@greengoddess6664 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I never seem to get the steps from germination, to plugs, to planting out right so this has been very helpful. Thank you.

@janiceelliott413 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your tips. I've the seeds now I'll give lettuce growing a go. We're in our winter good time to start planting.

@jamiescountryliving 2 жыл бұрын

This was great help thank you

@cosmibird4209 2 жыл бұрын

Slug collars worked very well in my garden last year! and then I usually leave one lettuce unprotected for the slugs to munch on, hehehe. Lettuce is my favourite vegetable in the garden. Thanks for the beautiful video.

@wdsp69 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben. Always love your videos. Gardening here in Japan.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Daniel, thanks for watching

@sarahjoost 2 жыл бұрын

thank you!!!

@michelledouglas8913 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. These are great tips!

@yvencia1150 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and thank you for sharing 🥬🥬🥬🥬😁

@dr.masquesretroelixir5360 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You! So much great info on your channel. End of April here in the North East US and can’t wait to get some plants in the ground. 🙂

@seanjamescameron 2 жыл бұрын

I'm growing heritage ones this year called Bloody Warrior !

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

That's a cool name!

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you on here by the way. :-)

@theapopkagardener2485 2 жыл бұрын

Great information. Thank you!

@Christopherfife 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Ben. So many useful tips.

@davidabberton9 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video as usual Ben, thank you from Central Coast Hinterland, NSW, Australia! For storing lettuce & green veggies I wrap them in a bit of paper towel before putting in a plastic bag in the fridge-it absorbs excess moisture & keeps them humidified.

@maureenbennett217 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm in Saskatchewan, Canada right in the middle of winter, so I love hearing about cold weather crops. Just wanted to agree that after washing my lettuce and spinning it dry, it keeps very well in a large plastic container with paper towels between layers.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great tip David and Maureen, many thanks.

@Coltbreath 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You! Always good information I’m going to make s slug/snail trap

@janicealderson4329 Жыл бұрын

Wow 10 months ago i put a comment in and it is May - I have wonderful lettuce everywhere this year. I started them in a cold frame and then the tunnel and after that outside - so pleased. Cold so far this year - started off with a soft lettuce and then a variety called Black Simpson loads to eat!!

@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын

That's really super to hear - good job! :-)

@fortlindlerfarmllc9168 2 жыл бұрын

We plan to grow butter lettuce! Thank La for the information.

@dandare500 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, greta to see grow lights in action as I've been using mine for lettuces this winter. Ive got Poached Egg Flower seeds so that was helpful too.

@bobbyjones7505 Жыл бұрын

Great channel my friend thank you.

@ThatBritishHomestead Жыл бұрын

i like growing many many types of lettuce and having a mixed bag of leafs. Wonderful crisp leaves all year long! we just started to hvest them this year! And we cant of planted them that long ago.

@thevictorianedge5465 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great info!!!

@yamanmustafa 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing, Ben! I've just planted some lettuce seeds indoors a couple of days ago.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one!

@okudotwana3134 2 жыл бұрын

You're so friendly and approachable🤗♥️.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Bless you - thanks!

@robbyrabbit06 2 жыл бұрын

I've always had success with leaf lettuce. Will be trying head lettuces this year.

@paulineohea175 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant informative video. Thank you 🙏🇦🇺

@sleepymirin9162 2 жыл бұрын

Great lettuce tips, absolutely adorable dog!!

@jsbadger 2 жыл бұрын

Doing kale this year and a purple lettuce. Thank you for the tips!

@lizillg8262 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the companion planting ideas. Heirloom romain Speckled Trout grows 9+ months in a bed shaded by the greenhouse. Near Seattle, US.

@debraparker1550 6 ай бұрын

Butternut. Thanks Ben 😊

@debraparker1550 6 ай бұрын

I ment Buttercrunch 🤭. You probably knew that. God Bless

@gardeningwithnanay 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Now I know i have to get Alyssium for my lettuces! So helpful video!

@debrafuller5693 2 жыл бұрын

So they don't go all floppy!🤪😅😋Thanks,enjoyed your helpful video!

@janicealderson4329 2 жыл бұрын

You are very good with your lettuce!! I planted mine out in the heat, in S France and wondered why they didn't come up - my hubby took me for a fool - this is my 1st full year of growing and they grew really well in Wales years ago!! Thanks for the tips!!!!!!! I will grow indoors early along with the peppers, next year.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

At least you'll be able to grow plenty of warm-season crops down there - wonderful!

@valoriegriego5212 2 жыл бұрын

Ben, I'm with you on the deliciousness of home grown lettuce. I enjoy growing loose leaf lettuces.🙂 Not too sure on all the varieties I'll grow this year...one I try to grow each year is Black Seeded Simpson. Looks like Rosie was giving you a hand on pruning a bush or two.🙂 Looking forward to your next video...I'm learning a ton!👍 Oh, like the beard...looks good on ya!

@frankburns8871 2 жыл бұрын

Loose-leaf is great, and I get good results with all those varieties. But a nice head of lettuce (or several) would be great, too, including the much-maligned (by "foodie" snobs) Iceberg variety, which really can't be beat for crispiness; perfect sandwich additions. But I just can't seem to make those work. I'm thinking timing is crucial with those, coupled with cooperation from Mother Nature. If it heats up too much too soon in the spring, you're just out of luck. Gonna keep trying, though.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Frank - definitely keep trying. Your patience will be rewarded I'm sure. Valorie - thanks for the kind words. Not sure about the beard but will keep experimenting!

@amandadavies3027 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ben, this is immensely helpful. I really enjoy your videos and I use your garden planner. I was so impressed earlier this week when I emailed a question about planting out my fruit cage and I received a response later that same afternoon. Fantastic, thank you :)

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

That's really great to hear Amanda - they're a great team on the customer services front.

@michaelsakey9328 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video! I'm growing lettuces in my sunroom now because I could not wait for spring and I don't have a green house yet.

@Polskiprepper1 2 жыл бұрын

Love the videos, found you a couple of weeks ago and truly love your enthusiasm, it’s very catching! I’m in Poland where it’s going to be -10c tomorrow. So any colder weather tips most welcome

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul. So pleased you're enjoying the channel. I think the best thing to do is start off what you can indoors - maybe waiting a few weeks until mid to late February. Grow on under grow lights if necessary (or wait longer to sow) then transplant outdoors under some form of cold protection.

@christinej2358 2 жыл бұрын

Great information! Thank you for the tips on what kind of flowers to plant too. I going to plant more flowers this year for sure in and around my veggies garden.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

Me too - it's a great thing to do and does pay off.

@gagglesc5631 2 жыл бұрын

We have Hilde 2 growing very nicely in our polytunnel this year, and hope to plant butterhead varieties too.

@k.p.1139 2 жыл бұрын

Slugs, what a destructive critter! I am very encouraged about the next week, here in Central Florida. We are forecast to get our first freeze in I think, 3 years. We do need it to knock back these bugs! Lettuce, I have some started in the greenhouse but, this is one veg that I have only been able to grow once. I'm planting a huge 😁 on my face and saying, time to start again. YAY- happy gardening.

@GrowVeg 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you get a good freeze - that will definitely help things along!