Do you grow lamb’s lettuce in the garden or on the balcony? One mistake can destroy your harvest

Growing plants in a home garden, at home or on a balcony is becoming more and more popular. More and more people sow vegetables and fruits, plant shrubs and reach for plants that are easy to grow. One of them is lamb’s lettuce, also known as rapunzel. How to cultivate it?

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How to plant lamb’s lettuce? Growing in a pot or in the garden is very simple

Lamb’s lettuce is extremely easy to grow, but does not like transplanting. So sow it right away on the previously prepared bed or in the right pot. It is best to do it in February, early spring and from July to October. If you sow lamb’s lettuce in , you can fertilize it with compost beforehand. However, it will feel just as good in ordinary soil or peat substrate. You can plant lamb’s lettuce in the garden in the vicinity of lettuces – thanks to this you will protect them from snails. After the first planting, in the following years it self-seeds, but it is worth keeping your finger on the pulse and controlling its growth.

Lamb’s lettuce in a pot will feel best in a bright place, but watch out for excess sun. If you plant lamb’s lettuce on the balcony, a pot place it in a place that is not exposed to direct sunlight. The more sun, the faster it will bloom, and then it will no longer be suitable for food. Also watch out for overflow, lamb’s lettuce does not tolerate excess water.

Cultivation of lamb’s lettuce. What to pay attention to to enjoy its taste?

Lamb’s lettuce grows relatively quickly. Often after 6-10 weeks you can enjoy the harvest. To make it grow as long as possible, pay attention to these details.

1. Collect the leaves before the plant begins to bloom. It is very important! After flowering, it will become unpalatable, stringy and unfit for consumption.
2. Do not pull the lamb’s lettuce together with the roots. Cut off the leaves, leaving the rest of the plant in the ground.
3. A few days before harvesting, cover the plant with a dish or material that does not allow light to pass through. This will give the leaves a milder flavor.