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For more complete information check out our vegetable encyclopedia on The Gardeners Spot website.
It’s believed that the ancient Egyptians were the first to
cultivate lettuce. Along with the Greeks and Romans, the Egyptians would use
lettuce as a remedy for stomachache and as a sleep-inducing agent. The Romans
introduced it to England, and Christopher Columbus introduced it to the new
world.
Yesterday, we talked about how to plant, today we talk about how to harvest the lettuce you planted:
Known as the foundation of a good salad, lettuce has become a
garden favorite. Lettuce, grown in the garden, is richer in taste and
nutrients. Harvest lettuce leaves and
heads in the morning, before the sun begins to warm the plant. Lettuce is at its peak of flavor in the
morning, and will retain more sugars if picked in the morning. It will store for about a week in the
refrigerator, but is best eaten the same day it is picked.
Lettuce should reach harvestable age in 4 to 6 weeks. Harvest
the outer leaves with scissors or a sharp knife about 1” (2.5 cm) above the
soil. Continue harvesting leaves until they become bitter, and then pull the plant. Not to worry. If plants were planted in
succession, there will be new plants ready to harvest. Head lettuce is ready to
harvest if the head is tight and about 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) in
diameter.
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