Lolo rosso

Space lettuce plants 6 to 18 inches apart (depending on the variety) in an area that gets an abundance of sun and has fertile, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.

Improve native soil by mixing in several inches of aged compost or other rich organic matter.

Well-hydrated lettuce will bear tender leaves, so keep moisture levels consistent by watering whenever the top inch of soil becomes dry.

Prevent weeds and make your watering efforts last longer by applying a thick layer of mulch made from finely ground leaves or bark.

Promote excellent leaf production by regularly feeding with a water-soluble plant food.

Harvest leaf lettuce starting with the outermost leaves once they are large enough to eat.