How to Grow Lettuce, Complete Growing Guide

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The Gardening Channel With James Prigioni

2 жыл бұрын

Today I am going to show you how to easily grow lettuce so well that your neighbors will be peaking over your fence asking you to share, good thing you will have more than you can eat after watching this video!
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@rolandready3207 2 жыл бұрын

James seems like he is a good soul. We need more people like this. Really enjoy his show and also seeing Tuck.

@elizabeths5032 2 жыл бұрын

If he had the best soul he would feature foster dogs in his videos

@jamistokes5333 Жыл бұрын

Yes.. we need more people like this in Jersey!!!! He represents the good folks here well 😀

@persadsanjay Жыл бұрын

His lettuce looks really good

@jenli142 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what that purple/black looking lettuce is in his garden? (Not the lunox one, the other one at the beginning of the video)

@carrifoote8065 7 ай бұрын

@@elizabeths5032 And THIS is why we are sick of foster dogs being pushed on us!! NAZI mentality.

@selomitagwireyi3288 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks from Zimbabwe🇿🇼🙂👋🏾 I'm planting some lettuce later today so these tips have come right on time 😎😉👍🏾

@susancarrington8091 Жыл бұрын

James continues to be my favorite garden person. Energetic, informative, goes to the point, and never, ever complains about his fan base! Thanks, James!

@Darlenejoy 2 жыл бұрын

Love the tips. I learn each time I watch. I pull my lettuce head with root when ready to harvest whole head. This way I put it on the kitchen counter in a cereal bowl Of water. The lettuce keeps longer as I can’t eat the whole head at one meal. And it looks so fresh and pretty on the counter.

@Betty-qd8st 2 жыл бұрын

I had a Beautiful row of kale... this morning. The deer must’ve thought it was delicious.

@carolyniorio4476 19 күн бұрын

Been there, it least someone enjoyed it ❤

@evandorco5193 2 жыл бұрын

You are an inspiration and God loves you. You where the first one to inspire me to make a food forest back when I was just wanting to live off the land. I lost all my friends my wife cheated on me And stole all my money and now I live alone in he Appalachia mountains in a small home with land nearby. I spent all I had on supplies for this food forest am foraging all my vgetabls and non bulk dehydrated foods until I can grow some. I currently live off the land and do all my cooking lighting and essentials with solar I depend on this land for survival this food forest and trashed land I just purchased that im cleaning up is my only hope and will be doing it this season with a potentialy broken wrist. I found an abundance of everything in nothing and am happier then I ever was when I had everything I thought I needed. God bless you James without this technique and your wisdom you shared I dont think I'd be ale to survive how I need to. God bless you James I hope you recieve everything you want in life one love to you :) if your ever in the Sussex County area let me know I have 3.7 acres in a state forest with a nice stream for tucky to cool of in

@stephenmoberg8807 Жыл бұрын

Zzzzzz

@humanchalk2835 2 жыл бұрын

not even kidding, I'm putting seeds in a germination trays right now and lettuce was my next seed package

@jamesprigioni 2 жыл бұрын

Haha me and Tuck new it, we were just waiting for you to finish the last pack before the lettuce 😁

@gardenofseeden 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for lettucing us see how you grow lettuce. Grow ON!!

@jamesprigioni 2 жыл бұрын

Haha clever pun!!

@yesitsamessgarden 2 жыл бұрын

I'm growing that Forellenschluss lettuce, along with Merlot, Ruby Red, Lollo Rosso, and Tom Thumb.

@crazycarl00 2 жыл бұрын

Good thing you're talking about protecting the lettuces because we're going to see some insane heat ramping up this upcoming weekend.

@jessg8014 2 жыл бұрын

Your merch needs some TUCK on it! -Fellow NJ resident and yorkie owner

@jamesprigioni 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I have been told that by a few people lol! I had a Tuck shirt that I removed, so I might have to bring it back from retirement.

@jessg8014 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, FOOD FOREST of the GARDEN STATE! Keep it up great work heading to your shop now!

@waterisgold 2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to grow enough lettuce to share with all of my neighbors🌱💕James thanks for being an inspiration and and bigger thanks for always sharing tuck with us💛 Lettttsssssss Gooooooo!!

@jamesprigioni 2 жыл бұрын

I hope this video helps! You're welcome Jessica and thank you for always spreading kindness and encouragement in the comment section 😁🐕❤️

@hollyjones1186 2 жыл бұрын

The majority of my veg/fruit, if I'm successful, is for the food pantry at my church.

@bbsvchic 2 жыл бұрын

I was really hoping you’d say “lettucccee gooooo” haha

@pamelavance648 Жыл бұрын

@@bbsvchic that's kinda how I read the comment 😅

@sandy-rr1by Жыл бұрын

The response I got from a couple people I offered nice leaves to...was that it wasn't already washed. They prefer to buy from grocery .

@MrMichaelWHenze 2 жыл бұрын

James, your garden and presentations are great!👍 I am a fan.

@mynjgarden 2 жыл бұрын

The lettuce has done so great with this cool spring! I saw a cold out there in my food forest today! He popped up out of the leaf mulch!

@OnlyTheChronic 2 жыл бұрын

Your dog reminds me of my dog in the garden 😄 My Teddy is still just a 5 month old maltipoo but he follows me through every task and sometimes he will try to help me weed & he loves digging the holes for me to drop seeds in, we've been planting this week & every day he goes out with me and sniffs every single plant to make sure they are still okay, I guess 🤷‍♀️ plus he's even learning to keep the chickens out of the garden. Gardening is so much more fun with a little buddy to help out! You have great content, thanks for sharing!

@alphaalchemy2736 2 жыл бұрын

Hey bro, your videos have helped me grow and thus grow as a Gardner. What I’ve looked for and haven’t seen is a video of must have tools to start an efficient garden. Also, where can I send you pictures of the garden you inspired me to design? Thanks brother!

@MrSrtman18 2 жыл бұрын

You are the man! Tuck is the garden police! Thanks for all you do!

@RockinRob69 2 жыл бұрын

I love the openings this year....you're very energetic when you say "What's Goin ON Growers?!!!!!"😂😂😂 The force is stronger than ever!

@jamesprigioni 2 жыл бұрын

Haha it was a long winter 🤣

@anitanolan9804 Жыл бұрын

Hi James. I wanted to let you know that I built a hinged hoop house for a steel raised bed this fall. I planted in it a little late, by the time I had everything done, but my plants all survived the cold weather of last week. I live in SE PA, in Zone 6B, a half zone colder from you. I only put one layer of plastic on my bed, but then cover it with frost cloth (just right on top of the plastic, although it mostly just touches at the top). I let it drape to the ground where I weight it with bricks. When it got really cold, I put hoops inside the plastic hoop house I built, and put another layer of plastic inside. I uncovered today and almost all plants survived (all lettuces, kale, cabbage, cilantro, etc) other than those that were touched by the inner layer of plastic along the edges. (there was ice on top of that inner layer of plastic). I hope Tuck is well, and look forward to more of your videos.

@deborahfont8697 2 жыл бұрын

Boy James, you throwing out some fantastic knowledge on the lettuce. I had no idea how delicate they were, I would prefer starting seeds in trays as well. I tell you, you have a lettuce for evey day, you will not get tired of eating the same over and over. Good thing you start seeds elsewhere, that little Tuck likes to get in on the action. Always a great video. Thank you James and Tuck.❤❤❤❤❤🐶🐶🐶❤❤❤❤❤

@tlhhappyvoice1 2 жыл бұрын

Dude seriously…you are so good at giving GREAT information that I’m just not finding elsewhere…wonderful information 🙏💙💙. Thank you 😊 💙🙏

@sandramahadeo4910 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I enjoy your video I don’t have any space to plant but I enjoy watching you plant and harvest enjoy your fruits and vegetables bye.

@vidasustentavel9465 5 ай бұрын

It's great to see people growing their own food, and much healthier for both the body and the mind.

@josephstr9442 2 жыл бұрын

Hey James and Tuck. I have to say its very inspiring to see all of what you have accomplished with your garden. Its made me start my own garden in my back yard 3 years ago. And when im not successful in something you and Tuck inspire me to keep growing. I have planted more varieties and plants this year than i have ever done and really excited for this year. I really love these videos and i love seeing Tuck. Thanks for teaching me to be a better gardener.

@olivergarcia2459 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tips James and Tuck

@charliehoos9773 2 жыл бұрын

I started lettuce seeds in 2 Greenstalks on my porch to avoid the majority of pests. It holds 30 lettuce heads each so we can pick leaves as needed for sandwiches or side salads.

@Rockymtnbloom Жыл бұрын

How did lettuce do in the Greenstalk? What zone are you in?

@zmenow3162 2 жыл бұрын

Just planted lettuce today. I did not thin while they were in the seed tray..😬. Maybe I’ll thin right now! Thank You for your show. Have been a subscriber for ~2 years now

@kath-phlox 2 жыл бұрын

Miners lettuce is also know as Winter Purslane, it generally grows in Spring not Winter, mine is growing now and I can make a salad with it, but it's also starting to flower. So it really is a misnoma to call it winter lettuce.

@humbertofigueroa3455 2 жыл бұрын

Always very enjoyable to see you . Your energy is contagious thank you for all your videos.

@amlco3942 2 жыл бұрын

I can't help but smile every time I watch your videos- your energy is so infectious 🙂 And Tuck the darling mini-gardener❤

@Kindredcreativeworld 2 жыл бұрын

You make the best videos. Thank you for being so thorough!

@loriturk3187 2 жыл бұрын

I have a type of leaf lettuce that reseeds itself every year and is tender. So rainy on the West Coast this year so heaps of little seeds have started up. Love growing lettuce

@ravenwildspirit 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Lori...what lettuce seed? Another West Coast gardner.

@loriturk3187 2 жыл бұрын

@@ravenwildspirit just leaf lettuce: red & green varieties. I always let 1 or 2 go to seed every year and end up with 15-20 growing mid-May next year!

@theresecornelius812 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! You got me all into ALL these different lettuces! Thank you for the inspiration! 👍😊

@shleegar 2 жыл бұрын

I transplanted some of my lettuce starts this week. Fingers crossed they keep growing!

@shleegar 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty lettuce varieties!

@jamesprigioni 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, I bet they will just try and give them a nice little home to live in 😁

@shleegar 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesprigioni they're in a 30" Birdies raised bed so we don't have to share with the bunnies. A Lettuce high rise!

@radagast7200 2 жыл бұрын

The only thing I know that is even vaguely lettuce like that will grow in a central Texas summer is Malabar Spinach. Though i do have a shady spot and I'm gunna expirement with that Solar Flare just for fun.

@yeevita 2 жыл бұрын

Chard and leaf amaranth also work for me in summer. Green chard especially. Amaranth is lovely.

@jessicaj8148 2 жыл бұрын

I direct sowed some lettuce seed in early December 2021, covered it when it started to grow and it sort of stayed dormant but it’s taken off and they’re huge! And yummy!

@annabodhi38 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you James. Appreciate all the information and the video. Your lettuce looks amazing as does the rest of your garden. Looking forward to your next video.

@yahushaismyshepherd1179 2 жыл бұрын

Love starting transplants. Beats the pest cycle. Less losses I pit the seeds on opposite corners and if both germinate I split the transplants

@DanielleBlanchardArts 2 жыл бұрын

Me too. I got almost 100% germination of my tomato seeds, so I have transplanted lots of doubles to red solo cups. If they grow enough by June 6, I will have to give plants away. I have room for only 28. I have at least 6 varieties. Canning and freezing this year.

@davidgeorge4784 2 жыл бұрын

Love the spacing tip depending whether it’s spring or fall

@beetus_tv9039 2 жыл бұрын

You are my absolute favorite!

@VondaInWonderland 2 жыл бұрын

Tuck is a good boy, protecting the garden ♥

@pookie7584 2 жыл бұрын

When I was younger I remember i had grown a little lettuce plant, tomato plant, and carrot plant. I was so proud of that salad

@ritacastille8998 2 жыл бұрын

Hey James and Tuck. Love you guys! Thanks for all the info! I wanted to share an idea with you on your next March. My daughter and I would love it if you would create a tee shirt that shows you and Tuck together with your website on it. Also, it should say "Tuck approved". Thanks again! We love Tuck.🥰

@samanthamazur9444 2 жыл бұрын

I want a t shirt that says “tuck approved”

@bdeneris 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! I’d definitely buy a couple - one LS & one SS!

@HealthyHabitsGrow 2 жыл бұрын

New fan, grower and subscriber. #crushing. I would def purchase 💯

@ILkaterlyn 2 жыл бұрын

You ignore camera person…

@roberterickson9885 2 жыл бұрын

@@bdeneris do seed tapes work

@AndreaM77 2 жыл бұрын

What a stunning array of lettuces! Just beautiful ❤️

@gahzicoh1622 Жыл бұрын

Your passion toward and knowledge of plants makes this one of my favorite gardening channels on youtube. 👍

@daveclark1904 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love growing lettuce! Been doing high intensity in 10 gallon pots but gonna build some raised beds soon. since we just bought our house, it's go time!!

@jamesprigioni 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff!! Congrats on the house, now you can transition from your temporary setup, love hear it ❤️

@mmmsshenanigans9422 2 жыл бұрын

Also lookin for a house and cannot wait to have a yard to grow in

@daveclark1904 2 жыл бұрын

@@mmmsshenanigans9422 awesome! You're gonna love it when you do!

@daveclark1904 2 жыл бұрын

@@alexandermonzon8165 I 10 per pot. 5 of one kind and 5 of another. I have 3 ten gal pots growing like this and they're doing great!

@empressv8163 2 жыл бұрын

Omg thanks for sharing your garden with us. I’m learning so much from you and I’m looking forward to more of your videos!

@makeyourlifeeasier5794 2 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video. I've had good results sprouting lettuce seeds in hydroponic pebbles in a net cup and water then transplanting.

@jackiek4159 2 жыл бұрын

Tucker is the best garden helper! We all need an adorable Tucker in our lives! 😍🙌🏻🌿

@jamesprigioni 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Jackie and your right! We all do need a helper like Tucker 😁🐕

@HomesteadHopeful 2 жыл бұрын

Hi James, great video as always. Your lettuce looks so amazing. What do you use to reseal the seed package with-was that painters tape?

@resorfrancis-deshong9359 Жыл бұрын

Always healthy looking plants and fruits/ vegetables. Love the energy and the knowledge based from your experience

@Baps000 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever had trouble growing parsnips? I have never been able to grow them from the bought seed. Any chance of a video with how to grow parsnips successfully please.

@JC-fb7bm 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! You share exactly how to plant and grow !

@helen2061 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the info, James!

@livinggrowing 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you James, for telling us the varieties. I love your harvest videos, and always pay close attention when you mention varieties. 👍😃

@judydwiggins3456 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you explain everything so well. You give me inspiration. Thank you !

@omarvaldivia8297 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this channel, Thanks to your video's I have started a garden!

@LWCtabby 2 жыл бұрын

You are unbelievable - your knowledge and beautiful plants.

@jedigothic6652 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video James definitely to step up my lettuce growing 🧑🏼‍🌾

@karboaakarboaa3365 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome. Really great content, thanks for all your hard work

@hannahgallagher2289 2 жыл бұрын

Packed full of info! The best informative gardening channel!

@jamesprigioni 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s Gooo!!! ❤️

@tamararoberts9307 2 жыл бұрын

I have learned a few things about lettuce that I didn't know before, ty ! ♡♡

@lahuertadeltiomeno2009 2 жыл бұрын

It's amazing everything you do I'm going to put it into practice in my garden

@fionag8869 2 жыл бұрын

Tuck has a job to do and it looks like hes on it!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@debbeleigh1930 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching your channel! Such excellent information and inspiring 🌱

@PetStorK1 Жыл бұрын

Great content! So glad I found your channel. Thanks! 🌱💗

@kathrinekerns8398 2 жыл бұрын

😍😍😍all of your videos. Tuck and James make a great team.

@JustaGirl5946 2 жыл бұрын

You always have great info. I Love Tuck ❤️💕

@nildaotero2933 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video James. I didn't know there were so many different types of lettuces.❤❤❤❤❤ for Tuck.

@AcreGarden 2 жыл бұрын

Great info as always James ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@yukey2587 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Such beautiful varieties of lettuce. ❤ Tuck! ❤

@islynmercurius3338 2 жыл бұрын

Job well done love the garden all the vegetables and fruit trees love the preparation tuk is having fun too thanks for sharing let us keep planting ☺️

@rebeccazody1278 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. Hi Tuck🐾💕🐾

@mermaidgal1001 Жыл бұрын

I just love your videos! You are super talented in the garden and it is inspiring. I don't have a lot of space or time but I love growing anything!

@maryannefolk1590 2 жыл бұрын

Can you show what you do with the lettuce after you harvest? Do you eat it all right away or do you store it and if so, how?

@Scaryladyvideos 2 жыл бұрын

Whoa! Full of great info about lettuce and then some. Thanks!

@tddnenc 2 жыл бұрын

man i just love ur energy bro AWESOME

@ritabliden6065 2 жыл бұрын

Totally drooling over your lettuces! Thanks for another awesome video! Keep up the squirrel watch Tuck!

@yannip2083 2 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT video on lettuce!

@tinabloomfield7228 2 жыл бұрын

I'm learning how to grow lettuces. This is my second year. I've actually gotten the items I need to turn my garden into a hoop house so I can grow in the winter too....or at least I hope to lol. Thank you for all you do ❤️

@slut_sampler Жыл бұрын

thank you for your knowledge brother! take care and happy growing everyone! Tuck is the best guard dog ever!

@bacisplace2862 2 жыл бұрын

I continue to learn so much from you. You’re like a walking encyclopedia for home gardeners! I didn’t know lettuce will taste bitter when it flowers. Good to know!

@purplehatfarm5338 2 жыл бұрын

My kids love watching your channel and seeing Tuck!

@EpicenterLLC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input. Still haven't quite figured out growing in the desert (Tucson). I think I'm going to get a hydroponic tower garden forwater conservation.

@ischelldyer1678 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 James!!! All your videos are so full of info!! We are learning and being successful with you! Greetings from Texas

@naziaali7560 Жыл бұрын

Lovely garden, thanks for the tips

@janzebuski3559 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to see you!!! And a very timely video. I have several starts to put out and I'm deciding on what others to start now- once again I was kind of extravagant when ordering seeds this year. Love seeing Tuck- he's still looking good! I need a Tuck to chase off the squirrels and chipmunks!😃 Take care, be well 👍✌️

@FiveLoavesTwoFish1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, James, for a really informative video. I love watching your videos. I'm going to sow some lettuce seeds tomorrow (here in UK) and will follow your advice. Hopefully, I'll get some good lettuce harvests! 💖💖💖 for Tuck.

@YoungBuddhaEzuk Жыл бұрын

Your Lettuce samples are so beautifully stunning ⚛️🥬⚛️

@judy9301 Жыл бұрын

Excellent instruction! I am subscribing! Love your energy and enthusiasm.

@heatherpetersen7277 2 жыл бұрын

I love the permaculture idea and the videos that you make and share to the people. Thank you for doing it, and I can see that you enjoy it. You have a gift...or several 😂. I've never seen such beautiful veggies before! Anyway, I see you and I love what you are doing with the whole food forest thing. I sincerely hope all people gravitate towards that.

@empressv8163 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s a wonderful thing to grow your own food!

@elainecollins2291 2 жыл бұрын

I am super new to growing vegetables and I started my lettuce seeds late. They are coming up great in the house under grow lights. It's a little past time to thin them but will be at it this weekend. Thank you so much for giving me the steps needed to get them ready to harden off and when to plant them outside. Very excited! I'm glad I subscribed. I'm in Washington state and our spring has been cold and wet this year!

@yourturnheirlooms9297 2 жыл бұрын

Hi James, another great episode!! Keep up the good work! Do you and Tuck have an episode on how you built the cove for your raised beds?

@thelmananteipachuauthelman9748 2 жыл бұрын

I love gardening. Woww!! Its a beautuful.

@newzealandprepper 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in New Zealand, I've been watching you for a while now, your garden is great. Its the beginning on winter here/late autumn and I put lettuce in about 6 weeks ago I will be able to harvest lettuce, daikon, spinach, pak choi, wong bok and a few other Chinese green leafy veges all winter. But they bolt so fast in spring and summer here.

@taracruzan5908 Жыл бұрын

So glad I found your channel. I’m still a new gardener and learning but your tips are awesome 👏🏻 and Tuck is cute! I have a dog named Tuck also

@user-ln3bd9gz5v Ай бұрын

Thank you! You’re the best! Love your channel.

@smas3256 Жыл бұрын

Thank you James. Perfect timing for lettuce. Wow. So much in square foot. We'll be starting some inside thanks to you. The varieties sure will make salads more inviting. We had a great harvest with all your pruning tips for Cucumbers. Really grateful and so satisfying to be successful.