Never Fail GROWING LETTUCE Again! 4 Rules For BIG SUCCESS!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

If you enjoyed this video, please "Like" and share to help increase its reach! Thanks for watching 😀TIMESTAMPS here: 0:00 Why People Fail Growing Lettuce 2:43 Secret #1: Heat Tolerant Lettuce Varieties 6:59 Secret #2: Cold Resistant Lettuce Varieties 10:47 Secret #3: Fertilizing Lettuce Properly 16:23 Secret #4: Harvesting Lettuce Properly 22:19 Adventures With Dale

[@margowhiterussian]

I just come up a cross this video where talking about changing in garden zones Did your zone got changed? kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4iafIOsraqke6ssi=jQoTBEWoBkUK2qVR

[@rebelstudio2720]

All of mine bolted in 100° weather.

[@conniedavidson1807]

I haven't planted lettuce in 4 years. I grow in a kiddie pool, let them go to seed, and when it is time they come up from self seeding. Some may come up outside the pool. Mine are leaf lettuces and when big enough I do cut and come again. If we get a real low temp, I do cover them overnight to protect them.

[@phillyhippie]

Do you drill drainage holes in the kiddie pool?

[@conniedavidson1807]

@@phillyhippie Yes. but because of our heat and tree roots, I drill them about 1/2 in up the sides.

[@acwhit1593]

​@@conniedavidson1807 This is a great idea! Thank you for sharing this... helps this newbie a lot!

[@ArtistCreek]

Do you mind sharing your grow zone?

[@conniedavidson1807]

@@ArtistCreek 8a Texas

[@GeekOwtLowd]

If your lettuce is turning out bitter, when you harvest it, soak it in cold water for 10 minutes, and then dry it off and refrigerate it for at least 10 hours.

[@neva-surrender]

Great tip, thank you

[@gailsegal6843]

By far, you have one of the most informative gardening channel that I've found, and I've watched dozens upon dozens! Thank you!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! I appreciate that very much.

[@jamescollinscares3897]

He sure does ❤❤❤

[@nalenilambourdiere9620]

As a fluent French speaker, Rouge d'hiver is pronounced "rooj dee- veh-r". Good day, fellow gardeners.

[@stevetendrich398]

We grow all leafy greens indoors year-round, this way we don't have to deal with a lot of the issues, I also live in the northeast.

[@melissa7233]

I retired from vet med after many years in the field. One tip is that those oral flea/heartworm meds is that they're more effective when given with a meal. You can still do that routine you're already doing with him, but maybe present it as a dessert. Another tip is give each one during separate meals. This is because of the odd chance that if something upsets Dale's stomach, and he vomits, he doesn't vomit both doses at the same time, causing you to give another dose expensive medication.

[@iwona4685]

If he vomits it wouldn't it mean that it's harmful to him?

[@melissa7233]

@@iwona4685 no, not necessarily. Some medications can cause stomach upset, despite being very helpful. Ask your vet about it. This also happens sometimes with medications meant for people.

[@iwona4685]

@@melissa7233 that's why me or my pets don't take any drugs. I would ask your vet how many dogs and cats they see come back with seizures or cancer or all other "side effects" as a result of these drugs

[@TheRawKeyPets]

@@melissa7233The human body and dogs bodies are both the same in this respect, they have defensive mechanisms against poisons. Vomiting and diarrhea are defensive mechanisms that protect the body from a poisonous substance. Anything that kills small organisms also kills larger organisms, just more slowly. But the disease for profit industry business model has always been based on a model of stopping the body’s healing and repair processes through the application of poison, so it's understandable that your education to be a salesperson for the poison industry has led you to believe that applying a pesticide to your dog in pill form is beneficial. In reality, there is no such thing as a beneficial poison. This is the fatal flaw of the disease for profit industry and why no disease has ever been cured by medicine, but removal of cause and the ceasing of poisoning results in a return to pristine health of all animals that are returned to their natural diet. I take in dogs that the vet deems terminal and return them to pristine health, including reversing seizures and cancer caused by these expensive toxic pills that vets dole out for their profit at the expense of our dogs. You cannot ignore natures laws and expect health to be an end result.

[@mikeblair3499]

What does any of this have to do with growing lettuce?

[@BigGaines]

Whenever you say "everybody" it feels so wholesome. It reminds me of the late great "Mountain Dog" John Meadows.

[@ChristyThorington-zp6dx]

Tomatoes in November??? I’m so jealous!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

We had a freeze on November 1, but I covered them and it was enough protection. We haven't gotten a frost since, so things are still growing.

[@obg7]

Thank you for explaining about leafy vs head lettuce. I didnt consider that. Now I have only leafy lettuce, partly because you explained about increment harvesting to give time for regrowth! I like a gift that keeps on giving!!! 😊 great video!

[@SK-lt1so]

The one thing I did that made the biggest difference growing lettuce was germinating the seeds indoors. I struggled getting them going outdoors for years, the seeds are small, and in zone 5b, temperatures can vary dramatically. Starting indoors fixed many issues.

[@Happy2Run4Me]

That’s what worked for me too in zone 8b Texas. I started them hydroponically and transplanted into a GreenStalk planter and it worked out wonderfully even in the summer heat.

[@helenmoon3954]

hi I grow my lettuce seeds in an old small polyuestrine box with some holes made in the bottom Just put seed sowing soil in h to half way up and sprinkle your seeds over Water in Am in Melbourne Australia

[@paulholloway5458]

Gonna try to start providing lettuces for local restaurants.Wish Me luck,love Your videos.

[@nancycuppy3213]

do it...may God bless your efforts!

[@lf4061]

Well, this video explains a lot about my lettuce frustrations. You would think that I would have figured it out myself by now, 😂, but no. Thanks for this info and tips!

[@nikkistump3480]

Beautiful giant Caesar heads!

[@ChrisKsGarden]

Great video, as always. I tried growing lettuce, for the first time, when I moved here (South Jersey, 7a) in 2021. And I made all the mistakes you listed. So this was very helpful. I was wondering if it's possible to put the details, like the types/names of lettuces, in the description. I usually take notes when watching. That means I have to start and stop the video multiple times in order to take notes. But it's distracting. I would like to be able to watch the video straight through. It would be very helpful if I could come down to the description after the video and copy the details into my garden note book. Thanks!

[@DKFXCT]

Fertalizer tea is great for nitrogen. I dry peelings of potatoes, carrots, cucumbers. I also dry banana peels for potassium. Soake in water and then water with just the water. I also dry and save eggshells. Place in vinager and sit for quite a while or boil the shells in water, cool the water and water the plant. Eggshell water gir tomatos and cucumbers.

[@TexasNana2]

Another great video 👍 I'm really enjoying eating fresh salad from my garden 😊

[@jaathudson]

I am in Alabama also in 8A and I have had good luck with a Romaine called Jericho growing it in the heat

[@olgas2332]

We have very limited space (community garden plot that’s about 14x14’) and harvest all of our lettuce as cut and come again - it works really well even with Romaine! Zone 7 in the DC area and this will be our first time trying to overwinter some crops, we’ll see how that goes.

[@pamorama]

Yep, I do the same thing. I’ve never cut a whole head until I need the space or if I need the whole head. Other than that, I’ve never had a kind of lettuce that doesn’t regrow after cut and come again.

[@adrianteresa98]

This video is awesome, Thanks! I am just learning about the different lettuce varieties that grow best in cold versus warm weather and it makes a big difference in your success... I had really good lettuce in the spring so I'm trying some more now under cover for winter 😊

[@ctimms417]

One of your best videos yet! Very comprehensive. I am one who has struggled with getting the timing right of my lettuces despite my best efforts with trial and error.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Glad the video was helpful!

[@karricompton]

Thanks for this. I’m terrible at growing lettuce.

[@lindag9975]

Thanks! Lettuces grow great here too in "some kind of desert". 😀 Spinach and Swiss chard do great here during the winter as well. By spring, we have an overflow of plants. Thanks for the feeding advice too. Always very helpful videos. Dale is too cute. My dogs love figs too. They always hope for some to fall from the tree.

[@RizeTB1]

That Rouge d’Hiver is just starting to sprout in random places around my yard. I’m in zone 8a(4800ft), my nights are in the 40’s now, 3 frosts since Halloween. I start it in cell packs. It loves the cold and will survive all winter in my open poly tunnel(18*F)

[@lindag9975]

Thanks! My lettuce is also coming along quite nicely right now along with spinach, arugula, and Swiss chard. Love the Dale videos too. My dogs love figs. From time to time, I offer to "pick a ball" from the fig tree for one of my dogs who begs for them. She even enjoys the unripe ones because she likes to chew them up.

[@lynnelliot7256]

Thanks, I love to watch your videos. I started with a small garden when I was just 7 years old, my brother in law showed me how to. I am 73 and still have to grow a garden or two I love spring and summer in the garden, lots of pickles and bits. I'm in NZ and we are supposed to be in spring now, you wouldn't know it though 🌻☺️

[@shake_shells11]

Winter is too cold and summer is too hot in my area. I gave up growing lettuces outdoors, but I’m setting up my indoor hydroponic system to grow them inside

[@FosterFarmsOk]

ill have to try some of these ideas. no matter what I do lettuce outside for me never works out. now that i grow it 100% inside under lights I get so much better production and flavor.

[@ewelina3803]

Thank you so much! I live in the same zone. I am really happy I discovered your channel. I learn a lot from you!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@bilezmom11]

Thank you! As always a wonderfully thorough lesson! Much appreciated

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@southernstacker7315]

Jan 2024 in lake wylie SC. Been cold. Started my seeds indoor. Can't wait. Love your channel.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks so much!

[@tdraleau5926]

Thank you. I like the info you gave. Every video i Learn a lot. 🎉

[@lynnedavis4819]

Thank you for clearing this up. I had no clue. and almost gave up on lettuce. Going to give it a go in St.Louis mo.

[@douellette7960]

Enjoyed video but there are of course many other ways to increase your success growing lettuces. Feel free to add these to a future video. Best to stagger your leaf lettuce seeding dates. So plant same varietyat 2 wk intervals and that will not only spread out the harvest period but almost eliminate any crop failure. That's espec smart for any fast growing veggie like leaf lettuce, spinach, radish, etc. Proper thinning and spacing leads to success. Eat your thinnings. Leaf lettuces are easiest for beginner gardeners compared to heading types. Leaf lettuces can also be harvested by removing 2-3 of the lower leaves of each plant and no additional fertilizer is needed like you describe with the cut and come again method. You can certainly sow leaf lettuce directly in ground in NC, SC, GA starting much earlier than you state. Here in central SC it can be direct sown successfully starting early Sep. I've been doing this for 30 yrs and sow several varieties of leaf lettuce in early Sep then more in late Sep and then again in midOct. I harvest the first 2 sowings in Oct and Nov and the third sowing overwinters (without cover)and is harvested in Mar and Apr. Yes you may have to provide a little temporary shade on some very hot days in Sep and Oct but it's easy using a window screen on top of a raised bed. I also startedlettuce inside under lights in mid-Aug here and then set out in garden with a bit of temporary shade in early Sep. Good luck!

[@ashleyhall6287]

I agree. I’m in SC and don’t find lettuce to be that finicky. I sow all of my by seed in late September- romaine, leaf lettuces and endives. I harvest the outer leaves and they keep on growing. Also, leaf lettuces will also head up if you give them room to grow. Granted, they are not hard, tight heads like an iceberg, but they will form.

[@douellette7960]

@@ashleyhall6287Right, lettuce is pretty straightforward and most will have success just knowing the very basics. I do appreciate the video but I think he actually complicates things unneccessarily here

[@melanieeaton3344]

Thank you for the video, I'm just starting to plant my lettuce and it was a huge help! Blessings to you and yours from Brookings Oregon, zone 9b.

[@ArtistCreek]

I admit I was like WHAT! I'm 9b and in South Texas..but I looked at a grow zone map and had no idea the zones curve upward ... I would never have thought OR and South Tx would be the same zone. 😮

[@lynnboyett5540]

I believe it’s pronounced as rouge-die-VER. The h is silent and stress is on the last syllable (a slight stress). It means red of winter. I planted Lettuce, Lindis Winter at the end of October and as of December 31st is growing slowly but still alive after several lite frosts of 29°F and above. It’s in no hurry. I have several varieties and I’ll be planting them out soon enough. I’m in 8B in NW Louisiana.

[@lisahull6059]

I LOVE using that Alaska fertilizer! I grew up in Alaska so I've been using that for one years!

[@troxycat]

That new red fire is one of my favorites! I was actually surprised how far it held into the summer - granted I'm up in SW Washington, but it did better than even heat tolerant varieties!

[@carriebeard-R.I.T.S]

Really informative video. Also..enjoy seeing Dale updates.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks! Dale is doing great. He’s as peppy as ever.

[@SupremegreenlawncareLLC]

This was soo helpful!

[@aalejardin]

Good advice. I am trying some Little Gem and miscellaneous leaf lettuces plus some mâche under frost cloth in Zone 6b -- we will see how they do. Also some Merveillle de Quatre Saisons in the open. Good to know the difference between heat tolerant and non-heat tolerant. Trying to see if I can manage lettuce all winter without a greenhouse. Plus, no aphids with the cooler weather (we've had a couple light frosts). Hadn't actually thought about fertilizing because it is going to be winter, but I may try some liquid feed. It's hard to go back to insipid store-bought letttuce!

[@katiem9644]

Another really informative video. Thanks!

[@annwithoutane9432]

Thanks for the info, especially the fertilizer I was wondering what to use for lettuce. I grow lettuce all year long indoors under led shop lights, mostly romaine type, they do well. 16 hours on and 8 off on a timer.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Indoors, fish emulsion may be tough with the smell. Seaweed/kelp fertilizer may be a better choice if you want to remain organic.

[@bobbygreenleaf808]

Just returned from the Southeastern Citrus Expo. Good times and good knowledge, bought a few citrus plants. (Lime & Satsuma) Thanks for posting and recommending this expo on a previous video. The expo will be in Charleston next year. 🍋🍊

[@Steve197201]

That is a beautiful head of lettuce!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you!

[@Happy2Run4Me]

I’m getting to where I don’t grow spinach in the spring unless for seed because it bolts so quickly here in the south. I am loving having it and Swiss chard growing in the fall and winter. It’s amazing to have it growing all over the place! I also grow red romaine and red leaf lettuces all fall and winter too and they’ll actually germinate direct seeded this time of year here. I may try growing iceberg again. I was able to grow it in the spring this last year but in partial shade and they didn’t really form heads so I ate it more like a cut and come again with the outer leaves but that was fine because it’s my favorite type (I know iceberg is so boring but I like the texture!) along with a nice firm crisp romaine. Green leaf lettuce is okay but sometimes I want a firmer type to hold up to my dressing. 😁 Swiss chard is close to that texture for me if I grow the plain green kind so I stick with that because it’s just less fussy and will even grow in the summer for me. 🤷🏻‍♀️Go with what works I guess!

[@nancycuppy3213]

going to try sw chard w flowers in my pots on front porch...great idea w the iceberg...may try some bc the crunch is good

[@mikewelling3618]

Thanks again my friend! You're the best buddy and Dale too

[@NonieK2267]

I live in 9 b sanorain desert. Thank you for your information. We had the hottest summer ever. 50 percent shade cloth and higher was needed for most. Hoping for a better winter garden.

[@purplethumb7887]

As always, packed with tons of great information. Well done! Thank you.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You’re welcome!

[@rayachan1794]

Thank you for the info n mention Seattle now I’m going to try it I’m not a garden savvy 😃 but I love fruits n vegetables 👍❣️👍👍👍

[@Giggiyygoo]

I almost always harvest my romaine by picking the outer leaves. I grow Parris island cos, and a couple plants will provide me and my wife salads from april till almost july here in central NJ.

[@sylvia10101]

I always learn so much from your videos! Thank you MG! 😊👍👍

[@Patricia-v7z]

Thanks for this video. As usual, I took notes so that I can refer back to when I plant lettuce. Great informatioin.

[@shirleysuchdolski6042]

My gosh that is beautiful lettuce. My goal to grow veggies like you do!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! My best advice is to keep a journal or some kind of log with the dates you start your seeds. The biggest challenge with gardening is figuring out when you should plant certain things. Chances are, you'll be either too early or too late when you start, but after years of trial and error, you'll find varieties that do well in your area and you'll get the timing down pat. When I moved to NC from PA, it was tough, because what I grew there didn't work down here. After years of trial and error, I've found varieties that can deal with my new climate.

[@patriciafarran9742]

I live in a fairly mild climate zone 8b in the PNW. I planted 3 different kinds of leaf lettuce and spinach mid September. Since, I’ve been harvesting once a week by taking the large outer leaves from the bottom up. I’ve had lovely salads and wraps and my lettuce is still producing. We haven’t had a true frost yet, but I’m ready with a frost blanket if needed. I have excellent soil, before I planted I used an organic all purpose fertilizer. I feed with liquid fish fertilizer about every 3 weeks. So far so good. I’ll just leave them to grow as long as possible.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I would expect lettuce to perform better in the PNW, because you benefit from a more gradual decrease in temps. Usually when you start getting your freezes, it was preceded by prolonged weather in the 40's that harden off the plans. In my location, our freezes are usually preceded by big warm-ups with prolonged highs in the 60's and 70's. The plants put on lots of growth during that period, then we bottom out and everything gets burnt. I still recommend covering romaine since they're susceptible to burn, but I expect lettuce to grow better your way than mine. You have a wonderful climate for greens.

[@patriciafarran9742]

@@TheMillennialGardener Yes, we’re going to be in the 30’s and 40’s after Thanksgiving. I have my frost blanket ready. 👍

[@Mrs.Patriot]

Could I tell you how to pronounce "rouge d'hiver?" It's yes, rouge, and the 2nd word is pronounced dee-vair with about equal emphasis on each syllable. D'hiver means "of winter." That's probably why it's cold tolerant! Thanks for the analysis of the lettuce types. I'm trying to get some lettuce going right now in my greenhouse! You go into such detail that's really helpful. Good luck in your new location too!!

[@amandawilliams6508]

Omg thank you! I couldn't pay attention to what he was saying cuz of the mis pronunciation (not his fault I guess). Can we talk about how he pronounced "February"?? I'm mean 😂

[@lorib5323]

I want to watch what kinds of fertilizer I use because my property downhill has a beautiful mountain creek.

[@thegreengagardener]

Thank you! I learn so much from you!

[@claudinedecarlisle8647]

Thanks!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome! Thank you so much for your support and generosity! I really appreciate it ❤

[@hedykarim3614]

This was a great video!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ooohlaa13]

Such a good instructor, meticulous detail and devotion to the task at hand, as well as teaching. Thanx so much. Trying to grow Catalogna Dandelion from its own seed , no second leaves yet I hope they come through. I just love the flavor raw, stir fried and juiced. Have you grown this variety?

[@chrisdiane8429]

Where do you get the agricultural fabric cuz I've been looking I'm not able to find any

[@Latinacb]

Any advice on planting spinach for cold hardiness in zone 9

[@nildaotero2933]

Thanks for information.

[@inthehouse9062]

Very Useful information

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@user-jc6ok6cf7m]

So much excellent information, thank you for doing these videos. Happy Thanksgiving. M

[@claudinedecarlisle8647]

Great video. Thanks.

[@gardenerpete5232]

Thank you for the lettuce video. I never thought about Hot/Cold tolerance. I know some bolt easily, so they go in first in spring, I'm in lower NY, Z. 7A. This year I planted my lettuce and radishes the end of Jan into early Feb. (2. 4' x 10' plots). I had the MOST DELICIOUS Radishes, 30 varieties. The lettuce was fantastic also, 22 varieties. Most of the bed is leaf (cut and come) and 4 rows of head and romaine. Suprisingly most of the lettuce lasted through June. I have a question about the poly tomato string. I got the string with the hangers 5 years ago because I changed my method of putting up and taking down the strings. I can do it quickly with a pole. I put 5 wire loops per side, spaced 22" apart on each plot. Thats a total of 20 tomato plants over 2 plots. The trellises are 9 foot tall, so I made a pole to grab the hooks and place them in the loops. No more climbing up and down the ladder! MY QUESTION: I haven't changed or unrolled fresh string in 5 years. Do you know how long the string lasts? It still looks good, no frayjng. How often do you refresh your strings? GardenerPete.

[@bethb8276]

Enjoyed this informative video on lettuces, thank you! Dale is a lucky dog, figs with peanut butter sounds pretty good!

[@inthehouse9062]

I just planted Parris Island Cos romain Nov 15 in zone 9 where it freezes breifly. Will in Grow Or should I plant some cold tolerant lettuce?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Parris Island Cos is named after Parris Island, SC, which is Zone 9. Was it actually grown there? I don't know, but if the name implied is true, I assume it will tolerate the conditions. If you are going to see a freeze, I recommend covering it. Frost can damage romaine leaves, so if you cover them to keep the frost off, you'll have a better chance at having clean leaves.

[@inthehouse9062]

@@TheMillennialGardener I should have added I planted seed the daytime temps that time of year are 60's and sunny. night temps are 40's

[@davek7303]

Love your vids and thanks for what you do! Would you be able to do a video outlining starting lettuce varieties indoors? Mine get way too leggy and never thrive. I zero problems growing cut and come again lettuce seeds directly sowed outside. I also have zero problem growing anything else from seed. This lettuce issue drives me nuts! Thanks!!

[@rf8driver]

Saw a video from "Garden well eat well" called "Rescue your leggy seedlings"

[@Junzar56]

Jericho is a great romaine for summertime.

[@marlenecollins801]

That was very helpful, thank you.

[@josephgraham319]

Great stuff again, thanks

[@francaughlan4424]

I have a question about a different video. The one about wintering over peppers inside. Mine have been inside about a month now. Little water and light, but they are sprouting leaves already. Should i pick those leaves off also like when i first bought them inside?

[@normawingo5116]

Thank yo so much, great information very helpful.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@catherinemurphy873]

Great information. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You’re welcome!

[@jamescollinscares3897]

I worry about "fish" based fertilizer..as they use all the parts of the fish thats not for us to eat,so I worry about the higher levels of heavy metals ect that are found in fish..Thank for a great lettuce video❤❤ I have just started prizehead lettuce 2 types of butter crunch and Lolla Rossa red leaf

[@KacangKacangku-nd7fc]

Thanks...

[@authentichomestead]

Thanks for the video. I do have a couple of questions for you. What is the ideal temperature for lettuce to not only grow,but also not taste bitter...whether they are cold or heat tolerant? Since I'm in zone 5B in Illinois, if I wanted to start seeds outdoors, will they still germinate and if so, what is the ideal temperature for that?

[@auburnwithalake]

I am a new gardener and a new fan of the channel. (Especially since i live in the same zone 30 miles south of you, lol.) I'm assuming you harvested the romaine shortly after this video, since it was December (i think?).

[@donnaz1961]

That's some very nice looking lettuce right there!! May I ask how you store it after it's been cut? Mine tends to wilt quickly in the refrigerator.

[@teresaedwards3659]

Oh yeah, nitrogen! Thanks I needed that! Any tips on transplanting spinach from seedlings?

[@jedpusczykowski4955]

Did you do a fertilizer video that explained how to combine fertilizers to get a specific NPK range?

[@tayjahrivera7156]

I don’t have enough room for multiple beds so what size container can I use?

[@bathchakamah]

Thank you.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Nik.No.K]

I’m struggling big time with lettuce. This was my first year trying to grow food in Michigan. So far I’ve used only the soil from my yard to grow in (I’m making compost but it’s not ready) and most things do really well but lettuce always has problems. They’ll start out looking decent but as soon as they start to bigger the outer leaves just die off one by one. The plants will still make it to maturity and flower but just about all the leaves turn yellow and die. I’m thinking my soil is too dense and holds on to too much moisture which causes root rot, that’s my current hypothesis anyway. I’m thinking I’m going to have to break down and finally buy some bagged soil. Idk what I’ll do if that doesn’t work. The funny thing is they actually seem to do okay outside in the ground but I mostly grow in containers and every time they have the same problem. Maybe this video will give me a clue

[@birdenagage13]

I grew lettuce in my garden boxes last summer & did nice. Dont plant too deep, be careful. You might be able to buy compost soil at some landscaping places. I've found here in NC they have Big mounds & you can use your own buckets to fill to buy it. They also deliver it if you buy a scoop full. I'm thinking of doing that again!! We cut 30 pine trees last fall & i wanted a garden out there, but the soil sucked!! So i will get compost & raise it up & Hopefully it will do better next year🙏🙏

[@joycebovee5818]

For the Paris Romain Coz can you do a cut and come again method?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Romaine is generally harvested as an entire head. If you want to harvest cut and come again style, I recommend growing leaf-style lettuce.

[@andyparker1931]

Hi, which mustard greens did you show in the vid?

[@Melanie_1224]

What do you suggest for fertilizer when you're direct sowing seeds? Do they benefit from some sort of amendment at the point of sowing?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You can add a slow release organic fertilizer if you wish. They take a few weeks to break down, so adding some as you sow is fine. I don't, and I usually side-dress after the plants germinate and put on a few sets of true leaves. I amend my beds with compost prior to sowing, so for that reason, I don't add fertilizer when I direct sow seeds (though I do when I transplant since transplants are much more advanced).

[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

i didnt put in a fall garden. i guess i like the warm weather vegetables better. and i have to quit dragging my feet about getting my garlic planted. i like romaine lettuce the best. urs puts the store bought to shame. nothing beats fresh out of the garden, ever.

[@drkwoods]

My lettuce is cranking in the garage on a homemade Hydroponic tower. What should I do when the garage goes up to 90f this summer?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Move it outside under shade cloth. Otherwise, you'll need A/C or another means of ventilation and temperature control.

[@sislertx]

Good to dale...i was shocked and so sadden by hammys sister sudden death...she was a corgi...seriosly its funny how we dog people feel like these puppers are close to us too.

[@657449]

I like the Giant Caesar. Mine was from Burpee and I believe that the new name is Vivian.

[@ewelina3803]

Where is the best place to buy the straw for the garden? I'm buying some from Lowes, but it comes in a plastic bag compressed.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Farm supply stores. Big box stores usually don't sell straw bales. Look for places that sell chicken feed. Feed stores/farm suppliers are your best bet. I recommend calling around.

[@lostnthsauze1440]

I wonder how much this information will change on your property in Florida

[@jgatz1677]

did you make it into zone 8b?new usda chart has changed some zones

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Yes, but nothing has changed. It's been 8b here ever since the 1980's freezes, so the update was to be expected. No changes should be made based on these map updates. If it didn't grow in your location in 1991, it won't grow today. You can see a video on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaO6g2p7qLV1o7csi=ffLIwH_D_aG27duk

[@tattedmomoftwo546]

I know this is random, but do you use grow lights? If so can you please tell what kind? I’m struggling finding the right ones

[@Mars21681]

I've always wanted to try Alaska fish fert. however I've always been sketched out of potentially leaving lead on plants and soil... due to lead / heavy metals from the fish byproduct the fertilizer is made from... it's just a concern... however I'm not certain HOW MUCH of a concern it is...

[@lewrosenbloom930]

I've always been curious about the acreage of your property....about a half acre? We're working with .22 acres but are on a much smaller scale than you are and trying to add beds periodically.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It is 0.3 acres. I did the math and my entire garden and all my fruit trees take up 0.04 acres. It doesn’t take a lot of space with proper planning.

[@lewrosenbloom930]

Wow! That makes what you do all the more impressive! @@TheMillennialGardener