lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is a cool-season annual herb grown for its edible leaves, forming a compact head or loose rosette.
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Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Watering
Consistent Moisture
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil
Temperature
Cool Weather Crop
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Care Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Prefers at least 6 hours of sunlight daily, but can tolerate some shade in hot climates.
Consistent Moisture
Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
Well-drained, fertile soil
Cool Weather Crop
Ideal temperatures range from 15-20°C. Avoid extreme heat or frost.
Outdoor, Indoor
Moderate Feeder
Benefits from balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 3-4 weeks.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Vegetable
Plant Place Type
Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Height
0.1-0.4 m
Spread
0.15-0.3 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green, Red, Bronze
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderAsterales
- familyAsteraceae
- genusLactuca
- speciesLactuca sativa
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
None