Protection of Lettuce from Pests and Weeds

Protection of Lettuce from Pests and Weeds

by | May 6, 2022 | Salad, Vegetables

Lettuce Pest Control The most common species of aphids that attack lettuce are: Aphis fabae, Aulachortum solani, Hyperomyzus lactucae, Nasonovia ribisnigri, Macrosiphum euphorbiae, Myzus persicae, Myzus ornatus, and Aphis gossypii. In addition to the direct damage...
Protection of Lettuce from Diseases

Protection of Lettuce from Diseases

by | May 6, 2022 | Salad, Vegetables

The causes of these diseases can completely destroy the lettuce crop, prompting the use of various control measures. Young plant decay is caused by the following species: Rhizoctonia solani, Pythium spp., Fusarium oxysporum, and Sclerotinia spp. Preventive measures...
Growing Lettuce in a Protected Area

Growing Lettuce in a Protected Area

by | May 6, 2022 | Salad, Vegetables

A short vegetation period from planting to technological maturity, along with lower heat requirements, allows for the cultivation of 2 to 3 crops during autumn, winter, and early spring in the same facility. This, of course, depends on the area’s ecological...
Growing Lettuce Outdoors

Growing Lettuce Outdoors

by | May 6, 2022 | Salad, Vegetables

For sowing or planting lettuce outdoors, it is crucial that the surface (seedbed) layer is of fine crumbly structure. On heavier soils and extremely sandy soils, it is recommended to incorporate peat into the surface layer to improve structure and better retain...
Growing Lettuce Seedlings in Containers

Growing Lettuce Seedlings in Containers

by | May 6, 2022 | Salad, Vegetables

Growing lettuce from seedlings has advantages over direct sowing (which is rarely practiced) as it allows for better planning of harvest succession and extends the harvest period. Seedlings are grown in protected environments and can be either bare-root or with a...