Leaf Lettuce Demystified
Do you ever buy a bag or even a head of lettuce from the store only to have it go bad a few days later? Not to mention it doesn't have much flavor to start with and unless you're buying iceberg, lettuce isn't very cheap. A bag of lettuce (not iceberg) typically costs $3-$4, which equates to $1+/serving. Compare that with spending $1 on seeds and having enough lettuce for 3-4 servings of lettuce every day. HUGE savings by having a garden. Luckily, leaf lettuce is incredibly easy to grow and can produce all spring, summer, and fall. It's even a small enough plant that you could have a container garden indoors during the winter. Plus, you'll have the convenience of having a salad at your fingertips or at least right out your back door. Homegrown leaf lettuce will last up to two weeks in the fridge (if you can keep from eating it) and typically has a much better flavor than store bought lettuce. Most people I talk to that don't grow lettuce in t...
