How to tend a Lactuca sativa

Also known as: Lactuca dregeana DC., Lactuca palmata Willd., Lactuca laciniata Roth, Lactuca crispa (L.) Roth, Lactuca capitata Garsault, Lactuca scariola var. sativa (L.) Moris, Lactuca sativa var. sativa , Lactuca sativa subsp. sativa , Lactuca sativa subsp. minii Hadidi, Lactuca sativa subsp. capitata (L.) Schübl. & G.Martens, Lactuca capitata (L.) DC., Lactuca sativa subsp. asparagina (L.H.Bailey) Janch., Lactuca sativa subsp. longifolia (Lam.) Alef., Lactuca scariola var. sativa Moris, Lactuca sativa subsp. romana Spielm. ex Schübl. & G.Martens, Lactuca sativa subsp. crispa (L.) Schübl. & G.Martens, Lactuca sativa subsp. secalina Alef., Lactuca sativa var. asparagina L.H.Bailey, Lactuca sativa var. capitata L., Lactuca sativa var. crispa L., Lactuca sativa var. acephala Alef., Lactuca sativa var. aurescens Hegi, Lactuca sativa var. foliosa Bremer, Lactuca sativa var. integrifolia Stankov & Taliev, Lactuca sativa var. pseudoscariola Schur, Lactuca scariola var. laciniata (Roth) Bisch., Lactuca sativa var. longifolia Lam., Lactuca scariola var. hortensis Bisch.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, resistant to half shade, avoid strong direct light

Soil

Slightly acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Mediterranean coastal areas
Category
Compositae, Lactuca
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering and fruiting period February-September
Flower colors
Leaf color green
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