Friday, September 4, 2009

Plant Research


Lettuce is a leaf vegetable. Lettuce can be eaten cold and raw. The most popular dishes that lettuce can be eaten in is salads, sandwiches, hamburgers, tacos, and in soups. Lettuce grows well under cooler conditions and need plenty of water. The lowest temperatures are around 40 degrees F and the highest temperature is 6’ degrees. HARD FREEZE IS BAD FOR YOUR LETTUCE it can damage it. Most likely, an ideal crop can grow in fall or in the early spring. Lettuce doesn’t take up much space so its good to plant in small gardens. It takes about 3to 4 weeks for the crops to show if properly maintain. “Start a crop of lettuce for fall harvest in August. Shade new seedlings from the late summer heat, and then, as the fall gets colder, remove the shading so they get good sun and set up a shelter from the frost. Protect mature producing plants with a cold frame or protective covering material such as white, polyspun row covers of garden fleece. Fall season lettuces include ‘Marvel of Four Seasons,’ (butterhead), ‘Romance’ (Romaine), and ‘Canary Tongue’ (looseleaf).
http://www.lettucegrowingtips.com/

http://yardener.com/YardenersPlantHelper/VegetableGardening/VegetableFiles/Lettuce/PlantingLettuce

Basil is a tender low-growing herb. This herb is mostly used in Italian cuisine and taste like anise with a strong, pungent, sweet smell. This plant grows up to 18 inches during the season. This plant can grow in full sun in moist, and well-drained soil for best results.

http://nga-gardenshop.stores.yahoo.net/basil.html

Lettuce
http://www.veggieharvest.com/Vegetable-Growing-Information/lettuce-growing-and-harvesting-information/

Basil
http://www.gardeningpatch.com/herbs/growing-basil.aspx

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