Romaine Lettuce

Romaine Lettuce is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Garden Lettuce →

Common Garden Lettuce Problems →

Romaine Lettuce prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Garden Lettuce Root Rot →

Romaine Lettuce requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Garden Lettuce Light Requirements →

Garden Lettuce Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Romaine Lettuce is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Garden Lettuce Toxicity to Dogs →

Garden Lettuce Toxicity to Humans →

Romaine Lettuce doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Garden Lettuce Humidity Needs →

Romaine Lettuce does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Garden Lettuce →

When and How to Successfully Repot Garden Lettuce →

Romaine Lettuce is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Garden Lettuce →

Romaine Lettuce is native to Worldwide.

Romaine Lettuce grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Garden Lettuce →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Romaine Lettuce can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Garden Lettuce Temperature Tolerance →

The seeds of Romaine Lettuce can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Garden Lettuce →

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Garden Lettuce →
• Drooping Garden Lettuce Leaves →
• Garden Lettuce Dropping Leaves →
• Garden Lettuce Leaves Curling →
• Garden Lettuce Yellow Leaves →
• Garden Lettuce Root Rot →