If you are looking for something to grow in your vegetable patch then why not grow some lettuces. Lettuces are very useful thing to have growing in your garden. Off course you can use them in salads, sandwiches and more. There are ways to grow lettuces properly to ensure that you have the best chance of growing good lettuces. This hub has some tips for you.

Seeds are very fine. Plant in rows, spreading the seeds as thinly as possible. No matter how hard you try, they are so difficult to disperse, that thinning of the seedlings is must. You can purchase seed tapes of some of the more popular varieties which will space them properly. While it costs more, it is also a time saver.Cover the seeds with a very fine layer of loose soil or starting mixture.

You can also plant indoors in pots. This works well for bunching or heading types of lettuces, and will give your seedlings a more controlled environment . Given a lot of direct sunlight, it also results in a strong seedling. When transplanting in the garden, you can give it the proper spacing.

Succession planting is a common and useful practice. Lettuce are perfect candidates for succession planting. Plant small rows or sections of your garden with lettuces every week to ten days. This will provide a continuous harvest. Vary the types you plant to afford variety over the season.

Whether sowing indoors or out, you will likely want to transplant your seedlings with the proper spacing for full development without crowding. Lettuce likes cool weather and lots of moisture. Transplanting should only be done in cool, preferably cloudy weather. If the weather is hot and sunny, we recommend putting off transplanting if possible. If this is not possible, then transplant in the evening. Water thoroughly and every day after, unless it rains, for about a week.

The key to growing crisp, sweet lettuce, is to get it growing at a fast pace. That means plenty of water, and a healthy dose of fertilizer.

Pick lettuces as soon as it is big enough to use. On loose-headed varieties, the outer leaves can be picked and the inner leaves allowed to grow. Or, use the plants pulled while thinning. Use a sharp knife or scissors. Loose leaf varieties will grow back after cutting.