General information and discussion about cultivating all other edible garden plants.
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February 7, 2011 | #16 |
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thanks griffin, I'm planning to grow lettuce on hydro this year. I'll check the varieties you suggested.
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February 7, 2011 | #17 |
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Thats cool you planning to do the floating raft hydro lettuce?
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February 7, 2011 | #18 | |
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http://www.mixph.com/2009/01/snap-a-...cs-system.html I have a sample solution that is good for a few gallons. |
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February 8, 2011 | #19 |
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Couple of our favourites are Plato, a large romaine and Drunken Woman, a red and green sort-of loose leaf type (I guess semi-heading is the correct description). We grow Merveille de Quatre Saisons, Freckles (Forellenschluss) and Winter Density every year also. I confess to buying way too many different types of lettuce seed. Those that don't get used after a year or two get mixed together and planted in "bouquets" for a mesclun type mix. They are attractive enough for the front of a flower bed!
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February 8, 2011 | #20 |
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Two of my new favorites I grew last year were Rouge Grenobloise (a.k.a. Rouge de Grenoble) and Red Deer Tongue. Both very productive, tasty and slow to bolt.
Merveille de Quatre Saisons I grow every year, fast to bolt when the weather heats up. |
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February 8, 2011 | #22 |
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Nevada is my favorite, followed by Jericho...Reuben is a nice red and holds well too.
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February 9, 2011 | #23 |
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Jericho is also available at Southern Exposure Seed Exchange and Johnny's.
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February 9, 2011 | #24 |
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Thanks for all the comments, guys! I was wondering... Meirveille de quatre saisons is the same variety as marvel of four seasons, right?
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February 10, 2011 | #25 |
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Taryn
yes it is.
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February 10, 2011 | #26 |
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I live in a hot and humid area and try to grow lettuce from the first cool days of fall through the cool spring months. After that it is just too hot and they bolt too quickly or they just don't taste that good even the ones that can grow in the heat. Below are my favorites of the 50 or so I have tried so far.
Little Gem Butter Crunch Larissa Rouge de Hiver Florellenscluss Santoro Crystal Red Grenoble |
February 10, 2011 | #27 |
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I grow Rouge de Hiver and Emerald oak, they are very sweet when it's cold. Emerald oak has voted #1 by the woodchucks too!
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February 14, 2011 | #28 |
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Anuenue is one of my favorites as well. Also plant Adriana, Pablo, Prizehead, and Yugoslavian Red.
All of these will eventually bolt when the weather turns hot, so I plant early and in a spot where I expect quick and robust growth. I haven't tried to plant lettuces as a fall crop; probably should.
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February 19, 2011 | #29 |
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I've been eating lettuce for over a month now and this year Red Grenoble has out performed all the others. It has actually made some really big tight heads. Most of my Romains have had rather loose heads this year and not as large as last year. I have more coming on from later plantings and will see how they do; but it is getting really hot right now and many may try to bolt in this mid 70's weather we are having right now. Spinach has really taken off in the last week and is growing faster than I can keep it picked. I fear I will tire of salads soon. I've already gotten tired of many of my favorite dressings and have been searching recipe sites for some others to try.
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February 19, 2011 | #30 |
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b54red,
I make a salad with lettuce, pepper, onion, chickpeas, cranberries, walnuts and sliced apples. I guess you can put some spinach as well. The dressing is refreshing: lime juice, olive oil, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper. Enjoy
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