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Tips On Growing Lettuce
By Marilyn Pokorney
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Lettuce is an easy to grow spring and autumn vegetable.
It's two worst enemies are hot temperatures and slugs.

Here are some tips to grow lettuce all summer long, even
when temperatures soar.

*Make sure soil contains a good supply of nitrogen for good
leaf production.

*Make early plantings in full sun.

*Plant the seeds 1/8 inch deep in a wide row, 6 inches apart
in all directions.

*Plant every two weeks for a continuous harvest all summer
long.

*As the weather warms up, start planting in partial shade.
Either on the side of the house that receives morning sun or
in the shade of other

 

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