Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Lettuce Production Guide
A production guide for lettuce growers, including leaf, romaine, and head types. It lays out planting, care, harvest, and cooling steps to keep quality high.
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The steps on this page
- Choose types for each season
- Start in cool conditions
- Thin or space plants evenly
- Water often but lightly
- Watch for bolting in heat
- Scout for aphids and disease
- Harvest in the cool of day
- Cool and pack quickly
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA.
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