Salad greens include lettuce, arugula, and mesclun mixes that are perfect for a homegrown salad. This section covers the essentials for cultivating your own tender salad leaves.
We’ve all been there before – the weather is finally improving, the garden is bursting with new growth and all is well, except – what is that? Why is your lettuce turning into a small tree? If you’re growing lettuce for the first time and wondering why it’s getting so tall, you’re in the right…
Arugula (or rocket) is one of the easiest greens you can grow if you’re blessed with long springs and autumns. Sprinkle the seeds in rows, like you would with carrots, or sow arugula in a container and you’ll get a harvest in as little as 40 days. When sowing those tiny arugula seeds, it’s hard…
Lettuce is one of the most versatile vegetables in our daily menus – it’s difficult to imagine a meal without a salad on the side. So how can we make sure we get a continuous supply of these lovely leafy greens? Does lettuce regenerate after harvest, and if so, how long does it keep cropping?
Is a building or a tree shading your garden or backyard? Do you want to start growing some simple vegetables, like lettuce, but worry they won’t get enough sunlight to grow and mature? Well, you’re in luck. Lettuce is one of the easiest vegetables to grow, and it does well in the shade.
Arugula is a cold-weather crop that is incredibly fast-growing, hence the name “rocket” salad. It’s one of our favorite leafy greens to throw in our salads and pestos.