Lettuce is cool-season crop that grows well in the spring and fall in most regions. This crop is perfect for beginners; it’s easily sown by seed directly in the soil as soon as the ground can be worked. Because lettuce grows quickly, the best approach is to plant a small amount of seeds at a time, staggering the plantings.
Lettuces are a great leafy green because they grow quickly, produce for a long time, and are not very demanding as long as you keep the plants sufficiently watered. Plus, lettuce grows great in raised beds making it ideal for small spaces. Lettuces are perfect for containers, which can be placed on decks, patios, balconies, and porches.