Comments on: 8 salad greens to grow that aren’t lettuce

By: Dave

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 12:45:26 +0000

In reply to Robyn.

The two biggest things to consider is depth of seeds and temperatures. I like to sow seeds in well drained, light soil. Gently pat.seeds into soil. Best germination temperature is between 45 and 55 degrees F. Of course water seeds in well.

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By: Tara Nolan

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 18:35:31 +0000

In reply to mikethegardener.

Ooh, great choice! 🙂

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By: mikethegardener

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 03:56:13 +0000

Good article, but you left out one of my favorites: mizuna. Some people cook it, but I prefer it raw in salads.

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By: Tara Nolan

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:42:40 +0000

In reply to Robyn.

Hi Robyn, it could be a multitude of factors… overwatering, seeding, etc. You want to plant lettuce seeds in nice, well-drained, friable soil. I water very carefully when I first sow the seeds so they don’t get washed away. They generally like cooler weather, so if you sow them in the spring, you’ll be harvesting by the time it gets really hot – which is when the plants tend to bolt. 🙂

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By: Robyn

Sat, 16 Apr 2016 21:36:34 +0000

I have a terrible time trying to get lettuces to grow. Any advice please?

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By: JessB

Tue, 12 Apr 2016 15:32:26 +0000

Love growing all of these! I think chard is underestimated for its ability to grow so well in the summer heat without being bitter like many other greens. I can’t plant enough of it…though I’m trying to this year!

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