How to Grow Lettuce from SEED to HARVEST

Lettuce is one of the easiest veggies to grow in containers if you have
use the right methods. This video is a complete beginner guide from Seed to Harvest.
#hollisnancyshomestead #lettuce #garden
This garden-fresh green romaine lettuce leaves offer up a sweet, mild flavor and crunchy texture to your dishes, from a stunning salad to other in-demand entrées.
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[@kele1264]

I'm glad you told folks to hang in and watch the whole video, to not leave once the seeds are planted. These progression videos are so valuable to all growers. As for those of us who have seen many of these videos and know that there are many similarities between them, I say that the information bears repeating. Rote memory is valuable. I myself feel much more comfortable about seed starting, germination, and the growth cycle of these vegetable plants because of your videos. There is an ASMR quality about them. Knowing that so many plants start out nearly identically, makes the differences stand out - an education in itself. Thanks for the hard work and patience you put into making these excellent videos!

[@tammymanuel9158]

Question? If you pull the whole cell out, then split the seedlings. Wouldn’t that work? That way your not waisting seedlings.

[@LadysFarm]

I love when you water the soil. So refreshing to hear that. I’ve been watching for years and your video has helped me grow in the garden and grow personally to be able to teach the next generation to grow food.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Gif bless you my friend❤️🙏

[@LadysFarm]

@@HollisNancysHomestead 🥰🥰🥰

[@gitatit4046]

So far my wife and I are undecided about lettuce. But we do have collards, turnips and cabbage going in. We have a slight cooling this week but I know the heat is coming back at some point in zone 8B, so not in a hurry. Thanks for your video. God bless. 👍

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Sounds great!

[@tammymanuel9158]

We are in southern Az. Its still in the 90’s here. I want to start my lettuce but i cant put them outside because of the heat.

[@lsieu]

I love that your videos go from seed to harvest!!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Blessings

[@marley9904]

Always love to watch your videos , learned a lot about gardening. From seed to harvest is very informative. Thanks again. Stay blessed always.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

So nice of you

[@crappo8459]

You are truly blessed beautiful lettuce

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Yes, thank you

[@jackiehorsley9263]

Your Korean tacos sound awesome I will definitely have to try that recipe

[@TheVanderson62]

Hi! Hollis, I’ve been watching since well b4 your Florida move, love your Channel! I’ve now moved to SW Florida and want to start a patio garden in a VERY small space. How much use can you get with the soil left over after harvest? Do you compost it and reuse it? Could I just remix it with Black Cow and bone or blood meal to use it for the next season or do I have to compost it first?

[@fiorevitola880]

Hollis: I use Black Kow also with great results, along with my 20 tons of composted horse manure which I make myself...with the help of the horses of course LOL. By the way, I have used Johnnie's seed in the past but they have changed their seed availability lately so I decided to go to another supplier.

[@randycribbs1127]

Hey love the video’s but why do you rip top off the seed packs when Johnny seed packs are resealable?

[@southsidecarly7427]

Thanks for sharing the video. Have a great day! God bless both of you ✝️🙏❤️

[@jrandar5821]

I would love to see what type of bugs you get and what you do for bug control

[@daphnebrooks116]

Greetings Hollis & Nancy I live in the 9A zone Jacksonville, Florida I really enjoy & love all you videos, great content!. That's also really nice what you said about your wife.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thanks for watching!

[@steamc4tz]

When you're partners been talking about that one meal you made for half a year you know you've done good.

[@macEboy]

Thanks, guys but could you demo when and how you determine when to water the new seedlings and how to water them? That portion of the growing lesson seems left out of the details? Thank your Middleburg neighbor

[@heidipustelniak652]

I am planning to start my winter garden the first week of October, when I get back from visiting my daughter and son in law in Colorado. Going up to hopefully see the fall colors! Something we don’t have here in Tucson!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Wonderful!

[@judyabernathy80]

Amazing lettuce, Hollis! Enjoy!!

[@LEL.LauraTheLawyer]

Hi! We live in coastal Alabama and are hoping to successfully grow some vegetables this year. What size are the pots that you are using for the lettuce? Also, do you ever try growing iceberg lettuce?

[@kele1264]

Two gallon pots. You can hear Hollis say it at about 12:45 in the video.

[@LEL.LauraTheLawyer]

@@kele1264 Thank you! I must have missed that part. I appreciate you taking the time to reply!

[@kele1264]

@@LEL.LauraTheLawyer My pleasure. I miss stuff all the time.

[@laydbak46]

I so enjoy your channel and all you grow. I also look at the area that you fence and your set up grow table area. Everything is neat and has a place for each stage. You're teaching me how to do it when i purchase my land, God willing very soon. Thank you Mr. Holis and Mrs. Nancy.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

May God grant your request for new abundant land. Blessing

[@shaneherman8906]

Love the Black Kow. Your videos got us into using it. Thank you.

[@DudeDave]

These videos are great. My seedlings are about a week away from the fall garden, and lettuce will be part of it!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Wonderful!

[@memascabin1186]

I have been watching y’all for a long time way back when we all lived in Virginia lol I thought why haven’t I suggested to you to wear a garden apron lol because like my husband would always wipe his hands on his clothes Hollis does that I have been learning a lot from y’all through the years thank y’all so much

[@PapasHobbyGarage]

what about head lettuce

[@annpesina1325]

I always learn so much from your videos. I've been watching for your videos for years and I never stop learning! Thank you both for all you do.

[@TashiaPlants]

New here. About to harvest our lettuce, I’m really excited. Y’all’s lettuce looks great.

[@janetforster2484]

I love your videos !!!

[@roseydays]

i love all your videos seed to harvest, it makes me feel like i accomplished something, i learn so much from every video, may GOD continue to bless you and Ms Nancy

[@iamsharon3306]

Just love you two. The video editing is getting sharper and sharper. Love the b-roll of shots around the Homestead. Thank you for this video. Its very timely as I am currently growing romaine lettuce, too! God bless you both

[@williefreemanjr.2221]

Thanks, IM GOING TO TRY THAT TOMORROW may GOD bless you and your family.😊

[@cuttingedj2011]

Excellent video! Thanks for including the journey.

[@LovinLife9144]

Love your videos for container gardening from seed! How do you keep bugs and green worms from eating your lettuce and cabbage leaves?

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

We keep it on the table and do it right time.

[@Mzpenelopepitstop]

I’m so glad your videos are seed to harvest! Besides the beautiful scripture, that’s my favorite part!

[@terrancebarrett6695]

I’ve been following you and your wife for three years now I love the black cow I’m here in Philadelphia we had a 40 pound bag of black cow which I love now is down to a 2 ft.³ bag also I don’t feel as though the quality is the same how can I get the same quality black cow you receive I am part of Awbury arboretum And I know that they would be very appreciative if we could utilize the black cow

[@MrandMrsBurns]

Hi Mr. Hollis and Ms. Nancy! I have enjoyed watching you for at least a year and thank you for teaching so well. Do you clean your pots and trays in any particular way? Thank you and may our Lord Jesus Christ protect and keep you all healthy and happy.

[@briancgotcher4397]

Have you done a video on your seed starting racks? If you do make a video, could you describe the construction, reason for using it, how and when to use it and which direction it faces. Thanks

[@grahamfisher37]

What zone are you in sir?

[@kele1264]

They are in zone 9A. My mother lived in the next town over from the town they are in. The area is north-central Florida.

[@happilyretiredmark2964]

Awesome as always Hollis. I’m turning into quite the lettuce grower thanks to you. Probably would have never even tried had it not been for your very thorough instructive videos. God bless you both from South Georgia.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

👍

[@igotzhobbies45]

The aim for putting that blood meal is fabulous! I hope to get that good one day.. still learning how to even remember to up pot my seedlings lol

[@Gardeningchristine]

Very informative and will apply basically in every growing situation. You could even do a couple in a window inside.

[@Thebluegrasswonderer]

What company did you buy your black containers from?

[@jaynefromwayne6223]

After you finish eating store bought romaine and butter lettuce you can put the stems in dirt and they will grow.

[@baneverything5580]

My Little Gem romaine lettuce is doing very well indoors.

[@crisl9079]

Thanks for this great video. Happy Easter to you!

[@user.A9]

Why are store bought romaine lettuce closed compared to home grown?

[@dpaullarson4122]

I really enjoy your content and your 'teacher' mentality. I learn something on every video you make. Hey Nancy!! Also, your choice of background music is unparalleled. You really got me going with the tunes on the garlic test video. One last thing......does Black Kow ever offer up a discount code? I could use a little more help along with your videos. Keep 'em coming!!!!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you sir!! Hollis edits all his own videos and picks his music. I edit all my videos and pick my music. Glad you like the music. Don’t think Black Kow has a discount code. However, if you live within their shipping area you can get a good discount when you order a bulk delivery. Call Cathy Drake at Black Gold Compost Company and she will help you👍

[@cynthiaF534]

How do you control insects? All your garden looks insects free!

[@tanjarott7535]

I enjoy your videos so much. Thanks for making them!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thanks for watching!

[@Endoe.McKronic]

Great video. How and what do you use to keep the FL bugs away?

[@kierstinolpinski9157]

Do you fertilize lettuce? How do you know when to water them?

[@sallyeblen7032]

I hope to try this next year. I tried my turnips the way you did I had never done that way before. can't wait to see if it works for me. thanks for all you two do.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

You can do it!

[@marykrigbaum9021]

WOW! I've learned so much from your channel! How can I do on a very small scale grow vegetables in my 5th wheel trailer? I hope I'm successful.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

You can do it! This is so delicious it's worth it.

[@jgodwin717]

Keep the clippings from the thinning. Microgreens. Very yummy, fancy, and healthy!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

They really are a tasty topping on my salad. If I only have a few I throw them to the chickens. Nothing goes to waste❤️👍

[@johnndavis7647]

I see that you have 5 gallon buckets and some 3 gallon buckets. What else do you plant in the small buckets? Thanks for all you do.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Here is a link to our container grown vegetables. There maybe some videos in here that you may find interesting kzbin.info/aero/PLjAejPnq636bmIwdxgLbUpNDU3jkYZ4aD

[@dexterking9959]

Hollis is Black Kow manure comes organic

[@ronniefields4166]

So what is the soil mixture you use in the buckets

[@sharongraybeal4804]

I love Black Cow! So good in the garden.

[@everybodyluvsmonkeys]

I like this size of containers. Need to get some.

[@jjudijo]

Not gonna lie... I eat my trimmings as I go. Heh

[@harrizzle123]

Love your seed to harvest videos! It’s great to see you guys enjoy a dish of whatever you harvested, that’s always cool. Thanks for the videos!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thanks for watching!

[@susanm1224]

Very new to gardening so excuse my lack of knowing but as the lettuce is growing, do you take the bottom leaves off to eat and allow the plant to continue to grow? Do you harvest the whole plant?

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

We usually harvest from the bottom up to allow for multiple harvests. If we have a lot and it is getting late we will harvest the entire plant before it gets milky and bitter.

[@teresaholland4790]

Thank you for answering me and especially so quickly. Have a lovely weekend. Look forward to more of your videos you and your wife and bing bing.

[@redback335]

Great video thanks!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

You're welcome!

[@llm4132]

Thank you for another great video. I’m going to start my lettuce just like you showed us, but I’m going to try growing it in a GreenStalk planter that I bought last year. Hopefully it turns out half as well as yours.

[@AshleyMarshDiscoveringLife]

Thank you so much for all the time and effort you give to making these videos. I love watching and learn so much from you. Happy Growing!!

[@pamclark6686]

Mr. Hollis, do you do any more fertilizer after the initial blood meal up to harvesting? Love this progressive video. Be blessed.

[@henrywillis1367]

Do you reuse your seeding starting and container mixes? BTW, Nancy and you provide great content. I even had my two year old grandson watching with me.

[@rublefranklin8762]

Thanks for the dates👍

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

You bet

[@baneverything5580]

Leaf lettuce types do very well in the little indoor hydroponic gardens if you live in a very extreme climate or want to grow in mid Summer or Winter.

[@kirahand4168]

can you use the ones you cut out as micro greens?

[@Liwayputi]

I’m a little further south than you in 9b Fl. I’ll have to wait a little longer to try romaine. ❤

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

👍

[@karensheart]

I joined this channel this year. My hubby and I live in SC. We have started gardening. I have been consuming these videos and taking notes. Is there any way Nancy will make a cookbook. The videos with the grow from seed to harvest with Hollis notebook are a real treat too! I would also like to know if you, Hollis would make a book with your notes? Thank you thank you!! I am gaining confidence!! Xoxoxo

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

So glad to have y’all in the family. We have discussed the idea of books a couple of times but we decided we simply don’t have time. We figured folks can get the recipes simply by writing them down as they view the video. On my DIY Builds, we post a jpeg of each sketch on our Facebook page as well as the community tab on our KZbin Channel. Folks can get the info all for free❤️

[@karensheart]

@@HollisNancysHomestead Thank you so much for the response! I am so grateful to God for the both of you! We are learning so much!! Xoxoxo

[@KareMom4]

New gardener here. I was under the impression that seed starting soil was supposed to be loose, not pressed down. Does it make a difference in the germination? Hollis made it seem like soil should be completely in contact with the seeds.

[@janepickle4762]

Don't want to sound like I'm not smart, but what is a little water ? It looks to me like you used a lot a water, but I don't want to under water either

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Florida we get lots of real hot day! it has to last till next day!

[@patriciaadams5492]

Thanks. I need to get mine potted soon! It’s still hot this week. Central Florida

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Have fun!

[@sbrowny130]

I really love how you show the planting of seeds all the way to the mature plants in your videos. 🥰 God Bless you both for making these helpful videos.

[@teresathomley3703]

Thank you very much- instructive video.👍

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

You are welcome!

[@teresaholland4790]

I have watched this video multiple times I don’t know if I’m just being stupid or what but do you put drainage holes in your bucket s

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Yes ma’am. ❤️

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

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[@rg-mi5hh]

We are trying to grow lettuce inside our breezeway this winter. So far, it is sprouting. It doesn't look too eager to take off, but maybe it will. On days in the 60s we put it outside. Wish I knew how to keep it going.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Sounds like you are located in the north. If so, I would keep it in the sun as long as it is not freezing. They need the light

[@rg-mi5hh]

@@HollisNancysHomestead Thanks. We are in zone 6. We started plants inside the breezeway last winter in milkjugs. Like winter sowing only indoors. We had good results doing that with tomatoes and peppers.

[@brentsmith981]

What is your favorite planting mix for all veggies?

[@michealinak]

Love all your videos 💝😍

[@michealinak]

THANK YOU BOTH! YOU ARE THE BEST!♥♥👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you for the encouraging comment: Blessings

[@midsouthhomestead7527]

Thank you for all your tips. I watched your cabbage growing video. I had very good success.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Keep up the good work👍

[@susanknight183]

Great video and I love hearing Hollis say " in the days ahead" 🌍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🌍

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thanks for listening

[@gardengirl7446]

THANK YOU Hollis and Nancy! You always inspire us! ❤

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you for watching and comments! It really inspire us. Blessing :-)

[@chelseacholota8599]

can you grow lettuce in early spring?

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Yes

[@chelseacholota8599]

@@HollisNancysHomestead thank you so much

[@jeffs1062]

Really enjoyed the video. But what do you do with so much lettuce coming in at once?

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

We love eating salad, give to family, friends and people in need. Also we give it to the chickens. Nothing is wasted :-)