How to Grow Lettuce from Seed in Containers | from Seed to Harvest

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Toward Garden

Toward Garden

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Easy step by step guide on how to grow lettuce in containers and grow bags from seed to harvest.
Includes growing in fabric pots or grow bags, how to germinate seeds, and how to prick out seedlings and planting in containers, pots or grow bags.
Variety grown: Giant Caesar, Romaine with texture of Butterhead
Questions? please use the comment section.
#lettuce
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@AsilandNefer
@AsilandNefer 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! You are a master gardener. I want to try to grow lettuce in containers this year so your video was very helpful. Thank you.
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found my video helpful. Thank you so much for your comment and happy gardening!
@anahmuchas
@anahmuchas 2 жыл бұрын
How can leafy vegetables be that pretty and yummy?😍
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Right on. Thank you so much😋😀
@sarah_farm
@sarah_farm 9 ай бұрын
I just cant believe how they have access to just such a large variety of fruits , trees and plants. Feels like they live in paradise. Fresh produce right on their door step , surrounded by nature and enjoyed together in a close knit family and community! All the money in the world cant buy what they have.
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 8 ай бұрын
So nice of you. Thank you very much for sharing!
@carineminassian1266
@carineminassian1266 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this amazing video 😀
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment!😊
@robynhayward
@robynhayward 2 жыл бұрын
These videos are super helpful, thank you so much :) :)
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
So glad you found my videos helpful. Thank you very much for your comment😊
@dianaarcher7187
@dianaarcher7187 2 жыл бұрын
Best video on this subject. I took step by step notes. Keep up the great work
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Delighted to hear it, thank you so much for your comment!
@SebaniRusamira
@SebaniRusamira Жыл бұрын
Beginner gardener here and I plan on following these exact steps. I plan on starting tomorrow at my very first attempt at gardening. I’m in zone 8b so I think I still have time to plant some lettuce and reddish. Hopefully it works!!!
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
Sounds wonderful! Lettuce and radish like cool weather so I think you still have time to grow these too. We are rooting for you , you can do this💪🏽. Wishing you a great harvest and thank you so much for your comment!😊
@highlandscommunityclub1160
@highlandscommunityclub1160 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful lettuce! I’m not sure why you planted it first in the single container, then transplanted to the plugs. Why not start the seeds in the plugs and transplant just once? I’m learning all I can about growing lettuce. It’s becoming a high value crop. My sister saw a box of mixed leaves for $8 at the store!!
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
For tiny seeds such as lettuce, I found it easier to sprinkle seeds and choose strong ones to be pricked out, rather than sowing couple of tiny seeds in each plug. Pricking out is also a good time to make the soil rich for seedlings to grow better. I hope this helps and thank you very much for your comment!
@Inpreesme
@Inpreesme Жыл бұрын
He is absolutely correct you’ll never become a KZbin style gardener if you’re doing two seeds at a time with delicate plants at best you got a 50-50 chance of one actually Growing if you start out with two seeds 50-50 chance of one making it through leaves you with just one plant for 80 days of waiting. he doesn’t tell you how many he threw away to get what he finally came up with. You just have to get over the fact that you’ll be planting dozens of seeds with most of them being thrown out to achieve the results like you see on the KZbin, and yes there are plenty of other factors that he didn’t show you on this video those are things you get to learn along the way. A good magician doesn’t get away all his secrets.
@moriah1394
@moriah1394 Жыл бұрын
Not clear how that is easier. Couldn’t we just pull weak ones from tray having planted directly into it in the first place? Why not just start with rich soil? Another commenter said she hadn’t success with trays also but again not clear what the issue is. Thank you. @@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
@@moriah1394 The lettuce seeds are very tiny, so for me, scattering seeds on a large surface is easier than sowing one or two in a plug, but you may find it otherwise. it is just a choice. And you can definitely sow directly in rich soil. Seed starting mixes are cheaper and lighter to start and because they don't contain much compost, they are less prone to bugs such as fungus gnats and to "damping off" which is a fungal disease. Again it is just a preference. There are many many ways of gardening and you can choose whichever works for your best. Hope this helps and thanks for visiting!
@rapierce1
@rapierce1 Жыл бұрын
No thank you. I'll just take the little bit of time to sprinkle 2-3 seeds in my 12 plug containers. Less waste of my time.
@afnanafrazshaikh3247
@afnanafrazshaikh3247 2 жыл бұрын
Harvesting period was beautiful
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@arlenearlene3614
@arlenearlene3614 Жыл бұрын
So mesmerizing . Like your videos 👏🏼 you make it look easy 😊
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
So glad you like them! Thank you so much for your comment!!😊
@thinkforyourselfjohn3167
@thinkforyourselfjohn3167 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the upload great content.
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. Thank you so much for your comment!😊
@TeddyCrochet
@TeddyCrochet 2 жыл бұрын
Perfection!
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment!😊
@Samuel-u7y9i
@Samuel-u7y9i 10 ай бұрын
Looking nice and crunchy.i just love how you grow your lettuces❤❤
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 10 ай бұрын
Love to hear it. Thank you so much for your comment!
@keywannawilson4194
@keywannawilson4194 Жыл бұрын
I am so happy I found your channel it is really helping me learn how to container garden better.
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
So glad you found my videos helpful. Thank you and Welcome to my channel!
@TDAEON
@TDAEON Жыл бұрын
They look amazing! No obvious disease or pest pressures...how did you do it?! : ) First time trying to grow lettuce in zone 9b Cali. This was a helpful and inspiring video. Thx!
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I am also in Cali 9b and fall is the perfect time to start lettuce👍. I will post more videos on other lettuce varieties very soon. Usually pest activity is minimal in cool weather and sometimes I notice small caterpillars which I just pick them. If you don't want to use organic sprays like neem oil, or don't want to touch caterpillars, the easiest is to cover pots with garden netting. Happy growing and thank you so much for you comment!😊
@arbalc
@arbalc 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you because this is exactly what I was thinking of doing myself!
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it. Thank you very much for your comment!
@flyfisherbob16
@flyfisherbob16 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your knowledge.....I just found your channel and subscribed, will definitely being using all your info in starting my containers garden, God bless you and family!
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
Delighted to hear it. Thank you so much for your comment. Welcome and God bless you and yours too!
@TheCarolynrose
@TheCarolynrose 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. 💕
@graceluna3247
@graceluna3247 3 жыл бұрын
Question, where can I find a similar watering can like yours? I like the gentle, rain-like effect of the spout!
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 3 жыл бұрын
I ordered it from Amazon. Here is the link: www.amazon.com/Fasmov-Plastic-Watering-Gallon-Beige/dp/B07S2QMZ2K?ref_=ast_sto_dp
@graceluna3247
@graceluna3247 3 жыл бұрын
@@TowardGarden oh thank you so very much! I just ordered it!
@gavinlee2881
@gavinlee2881 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video.
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment!
@beverlywoodby5441
@beverlywoodby5441 4 ай бұрын
Thats great im javing a real hard time with lettuce.
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful. is it the germination or the growing? let me know if I can be of any help. Happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!
@pamclark6686
@pamclark6686 2 жыл бұрын
Other than re planting, do you add additional fertilizer and, if so, when and what?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
For leafy plants like lettuce, best fertilizer is ones with high nitrogen levels. I usually add composted manure, which is high in nitrogen, a the time of planting to my potting mix . If you are noticing your lettuce leaves are losing their green color, add high nitrogen water soluble fertilizers, such as fish emulsion every 2-3 weeks. I hope this helps and Thank you for visiting.
@atstar8136
@atstar8136 2 жыл бұрын
Can this be do well at 10°c temp? How do you keep bugs 🐛 and 🐌 off the plant.
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Lettuce prefers cool weather and will do fine in 10C. For worms and caterpillars, B.T. solution work well. Also you can use garden netting to protect crops. Thanks for visiting.
@atstar8136
@atstar8136 2 жыл бұрын
@@TowardGarden thank you. I will invest in netting and grow some lettuce. Hope to have a bountiful harvest
@looksodamngoodphattygurl9939
@looksodamngoodphattygurl9939 8 ай бұрын
Hello, can you eat the lettuce right after harvest?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 8 ай бұрын
Hello. Absolutely, freshly picked is the best flavor. Thank you for visiting.
@carineminassian1266
@carineminassian1266 3 жыл бұрын
👍
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!😊
@annchee1329
@annchee1329 Жыл бұрын
Were these seeds planted and germinated indoors, greenhouse or outdoor temps ?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
I keep my seed tray in a shed like room in my backyard until the seedlings sprout. As soon as they pop out, I move them outside in indirect sunlight (under a patio umbrella), or 3-4 hours of direct early morning sunlight. Lettuce seeds are normally ok to be planted outside if the temperature is above 50F (10C). Thanks for visiting.
@dovinhgarden05
@dovinhgarden05 6 ай бұрын
Rau bạn trồng đẹp quá
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!😊
@JannieLinn-cg5fm
@JannieLinn-cg5fm 5 ай бұрын
So helpful thank you!!
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 5 ай бұрын
Glad you found it helpful. Thank you so much for your comment!
@paulhernandez3197
@paulhernandez3197 2 жыл бұрын
What type of conditions are best for planting these lettuces? A lot of sun? Spring? Fall? Another question. Do you spray them with anything to stop organisms from eating the lettuce?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
You can grow them in full sun (6+ hours daily), but if you have very hot mid-day sun, provide them some shade. Sow early in spring for first crop and in late summer for fall crop. I usually do not spray lettuce, but if needed you can cover them with garden netting to protect them from insects. I hope this helps and thank you for visiting!
@worldcooking
@worldcooking Жыл бұрын
Interesting, thank you for video!
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@subhadeepdas4435
@subhadeepdas4435 Ай бұрын
even the dog looked confused how it took you 79 days to grow lettuce 😂😂
@brittanycota-robles6751
@brittanycota-robles6751 2 жыл бұрын
Hi when u harvest them do u keep the same plants or do u gotta start by seed again
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
I usually start from seed mainly because by the harvest time, the potting soil degrades and is not fertile enough to re-grow healthy plants. You may sow seeds every 2-3 weeks for succession planting. Thank you very much for visiting!
@ErenYeagerTheGreat
@ErenYeagerTheGreat 2 ай бұрын
Im a beginner can i already use a medium sized or small sized pots since that is the only ones we have?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 ай бұрын
You may use smaller pots but you should limit the number of plats to grow, smaller the pots, fewer the plants. Also Lettuces may not develop full size heads in smaller pots. But it is doable. happy growing and thank you for visiting.
@kirinbanner7832
@kirinbanner7832 Жыл бұрын
Can you grow lettuce without fertilizer great video by the way
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
If the soil is rich enough, you may do that. Just keep in mind that grow bags are prone to water evaporation and with that soil will lose nutrients such as nitrogen faster. This won't be an issue if you grow them in garden beds or in ground and amend soil with aged manure. Thanks for visiting!
@BiologicalTableSalt
@BiologicalTableSalt Ай бұрын
Question! What season was this in - fall or spring? I am planning to grow lettuce for the first time this fall in middle TN. Trying to know if it's too late to plant?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Ай бұрын
I am in zone 9b and usually start in late fall or early winter (January). But in general, if you have a mild winters, you can start Feb. and Aug. If you have a cold winter with frost, it is better to grow starting May. Thank you for visiting!
@anacolon8601
@anacolon8601 Жыл бұрын
Once you harvest, does it sprout new leaves?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
If the weather is not very hot, leaves will regrow from stem left in soil. It is possible that they may not mature to full size head, but you sure can use the tender leaves. Thank you for visiting!
@achothsister2202
@achothsister2202 Ай бұрын
How many days do they take to grow? Can they be planted late Summer/now?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Ай бұрын
As shown in the video it can take about 75-80 days to harvest. Yes, late summer /early fall is perfect time to grow lettuce. Happy growing and thank you for visiting.
@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow
@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your video! Your garden is beautiful. I’m a gardener too and I’m researching all the things I can grow in containers. I’m happy it led me to find you. I’m so happy it did your channel has so much to offer! This is very helpful. Thanks for teaching me something new. I hope we can learn more from each other as we grow our gardens and our channels! 💐🌸🌺🌻
@kierralowe44
@kierralowe44 Жыл бұрын
@tls410
@tls410 6 ай бұрын
What state are you growin in? I'm in Texas. I wonder at what temps I should bring them inside?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 6 ай бұрын
I am in California. Lettuces are cool crops, so unless it is freezing, you can keep them outside. Thank you for visiting!
@elliev3593
@elliev3593 8 ай бұрын
I’m going to keep trying to grow lettuce in containers. I’ve had such trouble no matter the container size, soil type, lettuce seed type, or how spread out they are. They just don’t grow. They get to Microgreen size and stop growing. I’ve checked expiration dates on the deed packets and have tried different brand packets. But I’ll try again following this video.
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 8 ай бұрын
If they get to the microgreen size and stop growing, then there is no problem with the seeds. It is more probably some issues with the soil, or the growing conditions (light, temperature,...). Soil borne disease such as damping off will effect plants roots, specially at younger stages. Don't overwater soil and let the top soil dry between watering. Hope you will have a better results next time. Thank you for visiting!
@bylisawrites2322
@bylisawrites2322 2 жыл бұрын
How long are the blue rectangular pots @5:03
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
These are 24 in box planters. Thank you for visiting!
@dawnelam8726
@dawnelam8726 10 ай бұрын
Nice video and thanks for sharing 😊 Q: Did you need to fertilize the plants at anytime during the growing process? If yes, what did you use as fertilizer? Thanks
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 10 ай бұрын
For leafy plants such as lettuce, I usually feed using high nitrogen water soluble fertilizers such as diluted fish fertilizer at about every 2-3 weeks. Thank you so much for your comment!
@fbrooks1476
@fbrooks1476 2 ай бұрын
Do you have to feed at some point
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 ай бұрын
Composted manure is a good source which you can add at the time of planting to the potting mix . And I also feed during growing period using high nitrogen water soluble fertilizers, such as diluted fish emulsion (5-1-1) every 2-3 weeks. Thank you for visiting.
@ironagentm544
@ironagentm544 Жыл бұрын
I would like to know if the plugs are needed. I have just planted lettuce. Is it to help the roots grow big?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
The main reason is to grow strong individua seedlings. For tiny seeds such as lettuce, I found it easier to sprinkle seeds and choose strong ones to be pricked out. Pricking out is also a good time to make the soil rich for seedlings to grow better. I hope this helps and thank you very much for your comment!
@kimh1222
@kimh1222 Жыл бұрын
Hello! I'm new to gardening and LOVE your video! I'm interested in planting lettuce this spring but am concerned about it going bad quickly. If you wait to harvest will the lettuce last a bit longer so that it doesn't go bad as fast? My concern is growing a bunch of my own food and then the lettuce going bad faster than I can eat it. 😅 Do you have any tips for storing cut lettuce? Thanks!!
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
So glad you love my video. Not sure if there is an easy solution to keep lettuce fresh for a very long time. Instead, I suggest sowing small batch of seeds every couple of weeks so you will have fresh harvest constantly. Or instead of harvesting the whole plant at once, try to pick as many leaves you need and let the plant regrow. Happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!
@justmeinflorida33542
@justmeinflorida33542 10 ай бұрын
Succession planting every 2-4 weeks will ensure you have a nice supply of lettuce throughout your growing season.
@lzshow
@lzshow 11 ай бұрын
Does romaine require such a big pot
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 11 ай бұрын
It depends haw many plants per pot you want to grow. You can use smaller pots to grow fewer plants per pot. Thank you for visiting.
@asiahill5963
@asiahill5963 Жыл бұрын
Can you give us a video of what coir + compost + perlite you use and how you mix? Please forgive me if I’m not wording this correctly. I’m completely new to this and want to start.
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
I will try to post a video on how to make your own mix. In the meantime, the easiest option for you will be using bagged general purpose potting mixes. If you want to make your own, you can find coir or peat moss and perlite from garden centers. For compost you can use composted chicken manure also available in garden centers. Mix about equal parts of each to make your own potting soil. I hope this helps and happy gardening.
@flyalaska1973
@flyalaska1973 5 ай бұрын
What size Grow Bags did you use?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 5 ай бұрын
The bags are 15 gallon/20" wide (check video @3:25 ). Thank you for visiting.
@yanakiper9512
@yanakiper9512 Жыл бұрын
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@arulnambi1283
@arulnambi1283 Жыл бұрын
Greens for salad 🥗
@n.mkhalid9823
@n.mkhalid9823 2 жыл бұрын
What are the fertiliser to be used and how often.
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
For leafy plants like lettuce, best fertilizer is ones with high nitrogen levels. Composted manure is a good source which you can add at the time of planting to the potting mix . You can also feed during growing period by high nitrogen water soluble fertilizers, such as diluted fish emulsion (5-1-1) every 2-3 weeks. Thank you for visiting.
@DLee-xy7gm
@DLee-xy7gm 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have never grown lettuce but I'm thinking of trying it. Wondering why you don't just start the seeds in the plastic cells to begin with? Seems very tedious to transplant the tiny seedlings into little cells, risking damaging them. Thank you
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
For tiny seeds such as lettuce, I found it easier to sprinkle seeds and choose strong ones to be pricked out, rather than sowing couple of tiny seeds in each plug. Pricking out is also a good time to make the soil rich for seedlings to grow better. If you are gentle with the seedlings, they will start to pick up really fast and grow stronger individually. Thank you very much for visiting!
@bagelbagelwah5047
@bagelbagelwah5047 2 жыл бұрын
@@TowardGarden Ooh, thanks for the explanation!
@Sublime_37
@Sublime_37 2 жыл бұрын
How often did you water them after you transplanted them into their permanent home? Once or twice day? Thank you.
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
I usually water plants in grow bags daily. Only in very hot weather I water twice a day. Since lettuce is a cool weather crop, I just did that once a day. Thank you very much for visiting!
@11Talltree
@11Talltree Жыл бұрын
My seedlings on Sunny window but have gone leggy. Are you seedlings in Greenhouse? (ps new at this game )🤪
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
Most probably it is not sunny enough. Lettuce is a cold crop, so if outside is not super cold or freezing, you can move them to a place with more sunlight. That is usually want I do, as soon as seedling pop out I move them outside for a 4-6 hrs of morning sunlight (you can bring them inside on cold nights). When you want to prick them out or when planting, plant them a bit deeper to hide part of leggy stem. Welcome aboard and happy growing!
@Diane56ful
@Diane56ful 2 жыл бұрын
Can you sow the seeds right into the grow bags?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
You could. But large size lettuces such as romaine grow stronger if you plant them individually. If you decided to sow directly, I strongly suggest to thin seedling to 6-8 in apart for a good size crop. I hope this helps. Thank you for visiting!
@Nisa-bp8ou
@Nisa-bp8ou Жыл бұрын
Once cutting the lettuce for harvesting, do we leave the root in the container? Or we plant new seeds? I'm new to gardening, thank you in advance for the reply!
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
Leaves will regrow from plants left in the soil. however, most probably they will not form full-size heads, and sometimes the tase will be bitter. I recommend to start over from seed after 2-3 harvest. Happy gardening and thank you for getting in touch.
@selmanalhusseinat5397
@selmanalhusseinat5397 2 жыл бұрын
Hello. what about the seed starting mix ? Can you please explain how to make that amazing mix you are using ?Thanks !
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Hello. I have video on that and you can check here ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXu9lHp6dteibNk ) how I make my seed starting mix. Thank you very much for your comment!
@ricardorodriguesrr18
@ricardorodriguesrr18 7 ай бұрын
Why would need such deep container for lettuce since they dont make deep roots 😮
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 7 ай бұрын
The grow bags are 12" deep and I folded them so it is about 9" deep. Is that so deep?? You can fold them more if you want. Thanks.
@ricardorodriguesrr18
@ricardorodriguesrr18 7 ай бұрын
@@TowardGarden thanks for the response!
@ax3226
@ax3226 2 жыл бұрын
Nice growing…. But did you really need to replant in so many different pots… couldn’t it be just done on the same pot that eventually grew the lettuce fully instead of moving it around so many times.
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
The main reason is to grow strong individua seedlings. For tiny seeds such as lettuce, I found it easier to sprinkle seeds and choose strong ones to be pricked out. Pricking out is also a good time to make the soil rich for seedlings to grow better. I hope this helps and thank you very much for your comment!
@stavid7870
@stavid7870 Жыл бұрын
Do you fertilize your seedlings ?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
I usually do not fertilize seedlings, the compost added to the seed mix at the time of pricking out will feed the seedlings. But if you want to fertilize, use diluted fish fertilizers (5-1-1) at half of the suggested rate (1/2 Tbsp per gallon). You can start fertilizing when you have 3-4 true leaves weekly. Thank you for getting in touch.
@stavid7870
@stavid7870 Жыл бұрын
@@TowardGarden thank you!
@theeddytor3490
@theeddytor3490 2 жыл бұрын
i have one question, do i have to plant seeds again after harvesting lettuce? i know this is dumb question but i need indoor lettuce plants for my birds, and i am cluless as this question is.
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
If you want to grow indoors for your birds, I suggest to grow Mesclun lettuce (check my video on how to grow here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKewlpxugZeXfZY ). It is easier and grows faster again after you harvest them. Thanks for visiting.
@kayleesummer9777
@kayleesummer9777 2 жыл бұрын
How often should you water them?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Lettuce grows well in moist soil, so keep it well watered and never let it dry. Since lettuce is a cool weather crop, usually you can water plants about every other day. Thanks for visiting.
@kayleesummer9777
@kayleesummer9777 2 жыл бұрын
@@TowardGarden thank you!
@patricialara2539
@patricialara2539 Жыл бұрын
What size are the bags?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
The bags are 15 gallon/20" wide (check video @3:25 ). Thank you for visiting.
@sesiliaamutenya6493
@sesiliaamutenya6493 Жыл бұрын
So I need 3 months to harvest. Just bought seeds today 😢
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
There are some other varieties that can mature earlier but big size head romaine lettuce will take longer. You can also harvest individual leaves at younger stages. Happy growing!
@honeymirouwi
@honeymirouwi Жыл бұрын
Why my lettuce bitter? They were not flowering, but tasted bitter
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
If they are not bolting, it might be due to too little or too much nitrogen. Thanks for visiting.
@honeymirouwi
@honeymirouwi Жыл бұрын
@@TowardGarden thank youu soo muchh for the information
@AnnaChristina80
@AnnaChristina80 Жыл бұрын
wow
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@minime8048
@minime8048 Жыл бұрын
0:23 you had over a hundred seeds in your hand .. you planted half of that in a small pot.. took 3 months to grow and you got 1 doz lettuce.. could you eat 1 Doz lettuce in a week ??.. it wouldnt even last a week in your refrigerator =3 months for nothing🤣
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
So you thought lettuce grows overnight??😂🤣 It is called home gardening not farming. Thanks for watching anyway.
@stephenmoberg8807
@stephenmoberg8807 2 жыл бұрын
Ridiculous- just start them in trays
@misssassycompany9950
@misssassycompany9950 2 жыл бұрын
How many days from seed to harvest?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
75-80 days. Thank you for visiting!
@memeclips6064
@memeclips6064 5 ай бұрын
Will it regrow after harvesting?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 5 ай бұрын
Leaves will regrow from plants left in the soil. But they will not form full-size heads, and sometimes the taste will be bitter. I recommend to start over from seed after 2-3 harvest. Happy gardening and thank you for getting in touch.
@dlzmedia2792
@dlzmedia2792 5 ай бұрын
Is it better to pick the side leaves off instead when its grown? I heard it carries on growing through the middle when it is picked slowly?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 4 ай бұрын
It depends. If you have a long cool season, yes that is a good choice. But if like me have hot summers, the plants will go bolting/flowering with leaves tasting bitter, so I pick as one-cut. Hope this helps and thank you for visiting!
@kitchengardeningdiary
@kitchengardeningdiary 7 ай бұрын
Most YT video says lettuce grows in 30 to 40+ days. I am always discouraged to continue when my lettuces are only couple inches tall and im already 30 days in. This encouraged me to grow them again.
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 7 ай бұрын
It depends on the size and variety. Large size lettuces such as romaine will take longer to develop heads. Lettuce grown for fresh leaves can be harvested in 30-4- days. Happy growing and thank you for visiting!
@somsoms7515
@somsoms7515 2 жыл бұрын
I love your video, it is so inspiring me to start planting. I have a question " Soak plug in a tray of water" for how long?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Usually just a 15-20 min will do the job. You can see that the top soil will turn moist at that point. So glad you love my video and thank you so much for your comment!
@gabrielamcadavid
@gabrielamcadavid Жыл бұрын
I loved this! I have a question, when you harvest the lettuce, do you start planting lettuce from scratch, like with seeds? or does it grow on it's after you harvest?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
Glad you love the video. If the weather is not very hot, leaves will regrow from stem left in soil. It is possible that they may not mature to full size head, but you sure can use the tender leaves. Thank you very much for your comment!
@aren8484
@aren8484 5 ай бұрын
How do you keep bugs off of them?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 5 ай бұрын
In general monitoring the plants and preventing is best for pest control. For lettuces, since it is a cool crop, usually pest activity should be minimal. But if I notice any pest activity I act immediately to control the damage. For example if I notice small caterpillars, I just pick them. Or if needed, I spray plants with neem oil mix, or spinosad mix, which both are organic. If you don't want to use organic sprays, the easiest is to cover pots with garden netting. Hope this helps and thank you for visiting!
@elenachiruta3772
@elenachiruta3772 2 жыл бұрын
Can you reuse the soil and just add composted manure for the new lettuce?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Sure, that 's what I do with my used soil. I remove all roots (roots go to compost bin) and add fresh composted manure to make a new soil mix. Thank you for visiting!
@lucydagdagan641
@lucydagdagan641 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I enjoyed your excellent video of planting lettuce! God bless you!!!
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed my video. Thank you so much and God bless you as well!😊
@justmeinflorida33542
@justmeinflorida33542 10 ай бұрын
How long are the planter boxes?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 10 ай бұрын
They are about 6" tall. Thank you for visiting!
@minhhop3208
@minhhop3208 2 жыл бұрын
Any fertilizer?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
For leafy plants such as lettuce, I usually use diluted fish fertilizer. Thank you for visiting!
@lindabryant137
@lindabryant137 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@rangelchronicles296
@rangelchronicles296 10 ай бұрын
Hi there, question: are your seedlings in containers outdoors or inside? I’m zone 9b -10a SoCal and not sure if I could keep my seedlings on my covered patio.
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 10 ай бұрын
Hi. You can keep seed tray inside until they germinate. After that it is ok to move outside. Keeping them on your covered patio is fine too. I am also in SoCal and keep my seedlings outside. Lettuce is a cool crop and this time of the year is perfect to grow them. Happy growing and thank you for visiting.
@exsidus
@exsidus 2 жыл бұрын
I loved this video.. you just made this a lot easier to understand and you didn’t even speak one word.. I feel like this is the best way I can learn when people talk in their videos I think I get overwhelmed with too much information.. thank you for this video…
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Delighted to see your comment and that you loved the video. Thank you so much!
@aloeshi
@aloeshi 2 жыл бұрын
My seedlings are weak and thin, paling in colour too. What’s happening? Seems to stop growing too.
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a fungal issue in the soil is causing root rot and killing plants. Do not over water plants. Thanks for visiting.
@jenkitching43
@jenkitching43 Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to sow these lettuce seeds in October/November please?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
Lettuce grows better in cool weather. Oct/Nov usually are not around frost dates so it is a great time to sow lettuce. Thank you for visiting and happy growing!
@staceyjohnson4186
@staceyjohnson4186 2 жыл бұрын
I have learned so much from all your videos. I tried to use seed starter trays for lettuce but was unsuccessful, so now I have started.my lettuce seed this way. And they are on there way..Thank you. God bless
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds wonderful. Glad you found my videos helpful. Thank you so much for your comment and wishing you a great harvest! God bless you too.
@moriah1394
@moriah1394 Жыл бұрын
Wondering what they problem was with using trays from start and thereby skipping an extra step.
@lillypatience
@lillypatience Жыл бұрын
The leaves are gorgeous! For some reason all my leafy greens get eaten up by bugs.
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
Thank you. If you don't want to use any organic pesticide such as neem oil mix, a garden netting is a perfect choice to protect leaves from bugs. Thank you very much for your comment!
@marsmmarsm3961
@marsmmarsm3961 29 күн бұрын
Such a great, informative video.👩‍🌾 I hope you can do baby bok choy next time 😍
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 28 күн бұрын
So glad you like the video. I will try to make a video on baby bok choy too. Thank you so much for your comment! 😊
@marythomas1127
@marythomas1127 7 ай бұрын
The lazy side of me is curious, why the planting and replanting, can they not be just sown directly in the container they will end up in? I am a novice for sure so I am just trying to get a better understanding of the "why" of certain aspects so I would love to learn about that! Is it because they would need to be thinned?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 7 ай бұрын
You definitely can do that for lettuce grown as fresh greens. For large size lettuces such as romaine, which you want to harvest nice formed heads, the plants grow best when they are planted individually and spaced out. You can start in the container, but you will need to thin them out 6-8" apart for a good size crop. Also, for tiny seeds such as lettuce, I found it easier to sprinkle seeds and choose strong ones to be pricked out. Pricking out is also a good time to make the soil rich for seedlings to grow better. I hope this helps and thank you very much for your comment!
@marythomas1127
@marythomas1127 7 ай бұрын
@@TowardGarden thank you, that helps so much! Thank you for helping me learn!
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 7 ай бұрын
@@marythomas1127 Glad to be of any help. Happy gardening!😊🌱
@erintustin2784
@erintustin2784 2 жыл бұрын
Why can't you grow the seeds directly in the containers?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
For large size lettuces such as romaine, I found it is best to start them in seed tray and plant individual seedling rather than direct sowing. They grow stronger and bigger individually. If you decide to sow directly, I suggest to thin seedling to 6-8 in apart for a good size crop. Thank you for visiting!
@asma4858
@asma4858 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the video 💓 does the lettuce regrow after you cut it?
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
If the weather is cool enough, leaves will regrow from stem left in soil. It is possible that they may not mature to full size head, but you sure can use the tender leaves. Thank you very much for the comment and Happy Gardening!😊
@asma4858
@asma4858 2 жыл бұрын
@@TowardGarden I see!! Thank you for the valuable information
@Xiim3naa02
@Xiim3naa02 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my Gooood what a cute dog ❤
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Indeed. He is my joyful gardening partner.💚🐾 Thank you so much for your comment!
@jackielambert7980
@jackielambert7980 2 жыл бұрын
@@TowardGarden ❤❤❤❤
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
@@jackielambert7980 😊
@SFarlough
@SFarlough 2 жыл бұрын
You harvested at 79 days right
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, but depending on the condition you grow, like temperature, soil or light, harvest time might be different. Thank you for visiting!
@regularguy3202
@regularguy3202 2 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment!
@melaniebirkholz2729
@melaniebirkholz2729 6 ай бұрын
These are fantastic looking Two questions. First, how do you keep your plants bug free? And second, I notice you do not mulch your containers. Do you not think that's necessary? Thanks!
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 6 ай бұрын
Glad you like it. Since lettuce is a cool crop, usually pest activity is minimal in cool weather. I monitor my plants daily and if I notice any pest activity then I act accordingly. For example if I notice small caterpillars, I just pick them. Or if needed, I spray plants with neem oil mix, or spinosad mix. If you don't want to use organic sprays, or don't want to touch caterpillars, the easiest is to cover pots with garden netting. Mulching is mainly to help the soil retain moisture. Again since I grow lettuce in cool weathers, I don't use mulch. But if you feel it is needed, it is totally fine to add mulch at the time of the planting. Hope this helps and thank you so much for your comment!
@melaniebirkholz2729
@melaniebirkholz2729 6 ай бұрын
@@TowardGarden thank you so much for a thorough response. It's appreciated!
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 6 ай бұрын
@melaniebirkholz2729 glad to be of any help.
@prabhatbasu4779
@prabhatbasu4779 Жыл бұрын
Hi brother can I talk to you
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden Жыл бұрын
Hi. Please post any question you have in comment section. Thanks for visiting!
@jane-bw8ho
@jane-bw8ho 4 ай бұрын
Cover me in Caesar dressing, sprinkle on some parmesan and I'll dive right in. Yum. For the first time this year I tried lettuce from seed. I went for the little baby gem. It's been 30 days and the going is slow. Maybe I should have gone with the plain romaine. Again... Thanks for the videos. They're great.
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 4 ай бұрын
I have grown baby gem and they are good option too, not sure why they are growing slow🤔 usually it happens if it is cold. And that Cesar salad recipe is exactly what we do with our romaine lettuce 😋. happy growing and thank you so much for your comment!
@DIGdogs853
@DIGdogs853 3 ай бұрын
I really like your videos because you show approximately what stage plants should be at by number of days. Just about to start harvesting my romaine lettuce tomorrow but will try to do it a few at a time. I only have 8 so hopefully I'll get them all before they bolt. If it looks like that might happen I’ll share some with neighbours. I'm currently also growing 8 butter lettuce but it's only on day 35. and I'm hoping to take it till at least day 50 or 55. As I understand, it's slightly less prone to bolting. Fingers crossed. I love lettuce! I'll try to get a second crop of both grown by starting more in mid to late August.
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 3 ай бұрын
Sounds great. Lettuce is one of our favorite crops too. Happy growing and Thank you so much for your comment!
@michaelatkins1617
@michaelatkins1617 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the vid. You gave me some great ideas. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 4 ай бұрын
Glad you like it. Happy growing and thank you for your comment!😊
@oreogiri
@oreogiri 10 ай бұрын
Greetings from Bangalore, India. I chanced upon this video and to see the lettuce in your garden is a treat. I just have a kitchen garden and am a hobby gardener. I have been growing small quantities of variety of vegetables for the last nearly 20 years. However I find that in our sub tropical weather it is difficult to grow lettuce except may be spinach. Every time I succeed in getting some other lettuce up a bit, snails and slugs get to the leaves. I don’t use any pesticides and after trying neem oil emulsion and such ...I have given up trying to grow lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower etc. I would appreciate if you can share if you have these problems and if so how do you control / avoid them? Thank you for sharing this video.
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching from india. My climate is not like yours and I don't get slugs unless it is rainy, but you can try placing a shallow bowl of beer next to plants to catch slugs. Or use organic slug bait such as Sluggo which is basically iron phosphate. Another great option is to sprinkle food grade DE Diatomaceous earth on plants to stop slugs crossing which is also organic amzn.to/3MumnvJ . Hope this helps and good luck!
@oreogiri
@oreogiri 10 ай бұрын
@@TowardGarden thank you. will try beer as other things can get washed away in rain. Appreciate such prompt advice.
@marisar3304
@marisar3304 2 жыл бұрын
Hello I have a question please. When you first plant the seeds in a container, did you let the sprout come out indoor or outdoor? Also do you water it daily while waiting for the sprout to come out? Thanks!
@TowardGarden
@TowardGarden 2 жыл бұрын
Hello. I have a shed like room in my backyard where I keep my seed trays until the seedling sprout. As soon as they pop out, I move them outside in indirect sunlight. Because I keep them inside until sprouting, I only water once. Your seed soil should look moist, so it it important to not let it dry and also not get soggy. I hope this helps and thanks for visiting!
@marisar3304
@marisar3304 2 жыл бұрын
@@TowardGarden Thank you! I appreciate the quick reply.
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