8 Tips for Growing Lettuce In Pots

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Eating your greens doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank. Let us show you how to grow lettuce and greens in pots on your own patio using these 8 simple tricks.

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1. Pick a Cool but Sunny Location

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2. Find a Pot that Maximizes Surface Area

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3. Start with the Right Soil

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4. Choose the Right Varieties

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5. Sow Your Seeds in Cool Weather

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8 Tips for Growing Lettuce In Pots

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Eating your greens doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank. Let us show you how to grow lettuce and greens in pots on your own patio using these 8 simple tricks.

1. Pick a Cool but Sunny Location

1. Pick a Cool but Sunny Location

2. Find a Pot that Maximizes Surface Area

2. Find a Pot that Maximizes Surface Area

3. Start with the Right Soil

3. Start with the Right Soil

4. Choose the Right Varieties

4. Choose the Right Varieties

5. Sow Your Seeds in Cool Weather

5. Sow Your Seeds in Cool Weather

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