Growing Iceberg Lettuce from Seed to Harvest in Container Garden
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- čas přidán 11. 02. 2023
- An easy way how to grow iceberg / crisphead lettuce in small containers all the way from sowing seeds to harvesting decent lettuce heads.
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nearly 4 months to grow iceberg lettuce. thats crazy didnt realise how long it took !. good on you for having the patience to grow it and share the video :-)
Thank you very much! 🙂
Just like cabbage...which they are hybridized from.
Not me eating my lettuce before it gets a chance to ball up lmao...
@@evlsc400 for real
It's great to see people growing their own food, and much healthier for both the body and the mind.
Absolutely! Taking care of plants is somehow but for sure satisfying in a way 🙂🌱
also a good skill to learn as about 50% of the world maybe even up to 80% is about to starve to death..
This is amazing! I never thought about iceberg lettuce growing similar to cabbage. It's cool to see how it's grown and how long it takes. Doesn't seem like any pest pressure with it either. Maybe I should try growing some soon...thanks for the idea! 😁👍
There were few caterpillars, but I managed to hand-pick them early.
You should definitely give it a try, these are so tasty.
Thank you very much for watching and support! 🙂👍
First! Amazing I you made this when I needed it. Thanks!
I'm glad you found it useful, thank you for watching 🙂
That was incredibly satisfying to watch. And you answered every question that I had before watching. Thank you! 🪴
Thank You very much for Your kind feedback! I am very happy You like the video and also find it helpful. ☺️🌱🍀
So much patience you have ❤️loved the video and inspired me to grow too❤️
Thank you very much!
I am glad it did, you won't regret it🍀🌻
crying ,, thank you for sharing this ,, having more appreciation for iceberg lettuce we eat ,, your iceberg lettuce looks so yum & crunchy ,, now we are hungry & cry again lol
That sounds like a motivation to grow some 🪴
Thank you for watching
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Amazing video...but behind scenes, I'm sure, hard work, daily watering, checking how plants doing....you must be totally dedicated. Thank you for sharing. All the best in futures videos.
Behind the scenes I'm just a wierd guy recording plants with a camera 😉
Thank you very much!
Always a pleasure.
Thank you 🙂
Hi, i Loved the video. In school we had to do a work project on iceberg salat, this video helped so much so THANKS!!!!!
Hello, Thank You very much! That is amazing!I am very happy You found the video helpful! ☺🍀
Great video thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you very much 👍🙂
Thank you 😊
Beautiful
Thank You ☺
Well okay!! On the surface of things it looks very easy to do!!
Give it a try, you won't regret growing anything! 🙂🌱
Awesome video 🥬🌱
Thank You very much ☺🍀
@@Liap you're welcome
Looks nice,,,,, They like a half shadow place. i grow mine under my trees in the garden, some variety gets sunburned
Great videos- subscribed
Thank you very much, you have beautiful garden 🙂👍
@@Liap Thank you! That’s very kind x
Thank you so much for this video! I am trying to grow iceberg lettuce for the first time this year and didn't know if I did it wrong or if the progress was just slower than expected
It grows kind of slow until it starts to form a head, then the progress is more visible.
Thank you very much for watching and taking time to leave a comment, I am happy you found the video helpful! Good luck growing your iceberg lettuce 🍀🙂
@@Liap Thank you! I will definitly check out your other videos too for inspiration
I just started growing iceberg lettuce last year. I’ll never take iceberg for granted again.I’m wishing you luck 💚
@@ItsLindaMichelle Thank you! It looks like it's still growing! Wishing you a bountiful harvest
@@ItsLindaMichelle That sounds great! I am sure you will find joy growing it!
Thank you very much, I wish you good luck too 💚🙂
Bro is a king of lettuce 💀
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Hello blogger, can I give you a suggestion?
Your video is shot beautifully (it is recommended that you make the subtitles smaller) which affects the viewing experience.
Or suggest you use youtube subtitles. love your planting videos❤❤❤
Hello, of course you can! I will try to make them smaller for sure, thank you for your feedback!
I have no editing or videomaking backround, so I really appreciate any suggestions and feedback.
Thank you very much ❤
Some people need them big
Wow. 4 month!
Can you eat the lettuce leaves that are all around the bulb as it grows?
Yes, You can, but it is a head lettuce, so in order to create firm head You should let it grow and harvest when the head is formed.
Nice video! Im a newbie and planning for next year. How much water do you give it and how often do you water the lettuce? Thanks!
Hello, when the plants are small they don't drink much, but when the heads start to form the soil needs to be constantly moist. It's hard to say how often as it depends on the growing conditions, so I suggest You check the top 1.5cm (1/2in) of the soil, if it's dry, it's time to water them.
If You are going to use fertilizer of any kind, I suggest You stop using it once the heads start to grow, as excess nitrogen can cause them to rot.
Thank You very much! I am very happy You like the video! ☺
Can pruning the outer leaves be used for salad as the plant grows bigger? Then only take the inner leaves as needed for those nice crunchy sandwiches? Also, if pruned this way, could the plant keep growing if the inner iceberg is left to grow more leaves?
Hello, You can treat iceberg lettuce as a "cut and come again" plant, but it will most likely never grow full head.
I'd say it's better to plant them regulary by few with a week difference. So You always have some to harvest.
Right now I'm growing the devil's lettuce in my garden lol pot 😂😂
That’s great! Me too ☺️🌱🍀 happy gardening!
What nutrients are added at what stage is very important to share
2:31 down to -7 degrees, wow! Maybe I can start my seeds already here in Finland 😄
Yes, but give the plants some protection. I've got mine already growing in greenhouse, which has plenty of holes so it doesn't hold temperature in night, but covers from wind and snow/rain. They've survived -5℃ covered with light fleece (17g/m2), to create "micro climate".
Thanks for the amazing class. Hopefully this time my lettuce will grow .😅
Thank you very much for watching and taking time to leave a comment! I am sure it will grow for you! 🍀🙂
Whats left in the container, would that regrow or would you need to go through this whole process again for next batch?
Hello. If You let stem big enough in the soil, it may grow some side shoots, but it will take time and it won't form a head like the first one.
Great video! On my new channel I'm planning on making some videos on how to grow lettuce!
Thank you very much 🙂
What do you do with the trimmings around the lettuce? You can eat that too right?
Yes. Just some of the lower ones my be of lower quality.
What about thos extra leaves that you removed before harvest ? Are those edible / can we use it somewhere ?
Hello. Yes, they are edible. I sorted them which are good to eat and some that were of lower qualitty went to compost pile.
Will they grow again after cutting or we have to plant a new one?
It won't form another head like the first one. Head lettuce can grow new leaves but they will not form a nice big lettuce head again.
With the lettuce head does the lettuce re grow or do u need to start from scratch some what
It won't form another head like the first one. Head lettuce can grow new leaves but they will not form a nice big lettuce head again.
Im planning on planting one myself but I got a question.. after you cut the lettuce does it grow back again?
After harvesting head lettuce, it will grow some leaves (assuming You let enough of the stem in the soil), but it won't form another head like the first time.
@@Liapfollowup question. Does the regrown leaves edible?
@@rodjjell Hello. Yes, absolutely edible 🥬
When you cut it off will one grow back in its place or is plant done?
Unfortunately, no. If You leave stem big enough in the soil, it will start to grow some leaves, but it won't grow the same head as the first one.
So after harvesting, can you leave the stem so it can regrow infinitely?
Well, it may grow some side shoots, but it won’t form a head like the first one.
Will a new lettuce grow from the roots you have left in the pot?
Hello. If the stem is big enough, it will grow some side shoots, but it won’t grow another head like the first one.
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Thank You ☺🍀
How do you know when the seeds are mature enough to be transplanted without withering?
Hello. When the seedlings have 3-5 true leaves, they are ready for transplanting.
I grow iceberg but occasionally it rots inside (rot n wet when outside looks perfect. ) couldn’t figure out why
Hello, too much nitrogen can cause this. If you are fertilizing during head formation, I'd suggest you try not to do that and see if that fixes Your problem. This worked for me with radicchio.
First time I planted icebergs. Mine now are just growing out of the soil saying hi to me☺. Do we have to keep changing the pot or we can keep them grow in the same spot?
Hello. That’s great!
If the spot they are growing in gets brought sunlight, then You don’t have to move it around 🙂
@@Liap thanks
Can you eat the leaves you removed around the actual heads?
Hello, yes we ate them. Well most of them, as the very bottom ones use to be lower quality due to the plants growing upwards and therefore putting more nutrients into their upper parts,where is much more photosynthesis going on ☘☀
I just wanted to show the process of growing these plants from seed to lettuce heads we know from market and maybe encourage someone to grow it at home, even in containers 🙂
Can you cut/use some of the outer leaves while it's growing?
Hello, if we are talking about a leaf here and there then yes, but harvesting too much will have a negative effect on forming a firm lettuce head.
Hello, where did u get Ll your black pots?
These are from supermarket 🙂
Im trying 😢 i guess i dont have a green thumb wish someone would come to my house to help me get started 😊
Hello, what is the problem? Is there anything specific that You are struggling with? 🌱🙂
4.99$ a head thats pretty good savings there.
Also tastes better 😉
Can you eat the leaves that you pulled off ?
Yes, most of them were fine. Just the very bottom ones went to compost. As the lettuce matures, outer leaves tend to lose quality.
Does it need deep container to grow
Hello, no these are just around 20cm (8") deep.You can try 15cm (6"), but I think they will get rootbound and maybe don't reach decent head size. Though, I've never grown head lettuce in smaller pots like these.
are the outer leaves also edible?
Yes they are. 😋
How will get sees please help me
The leaves you tear off. Can they not be used?
They absolutely can! Some of the lower ones may not be top tier quality, but they are edible. I just wanted to show the very head that You can see in grocery store 🙂
Does the root grow more or do you just compost it?
It will grow some side shoots. But it won't grow the same head like the first one. So yes, I compost it.
@@Liap Thank you.
What's the size of your containers you're using
Hello, these are 10 litres size.
Do you discard the outer leaves?
Hello. Not all of them. I sorted them out. Some of those lower leaves tend to be of lower qualitty. They are all edible though.
@@Liap thanks 👍
I’m growing iceberg lettuce and mine is just 3ft tall and has broccoli looking stuff at the top
Hello, that sounds like it's bolting. What are the weather conditions?
@@Liapmine did the same thing. I think it’s because it’s too hot. Also can I will eat it like this?
@@lnicali Yes, it's because it's too hot. Well, it is edible, but it is most likely going to taste bitter if it bolted.
What is the size of your container?
Hello. Those are 10l containers (2.6gal).
Can you still regrow the left cut lettuce?
If you let big enough stem in the soil, it will grow some side shoots. But it won’t grow the head like the first one.
@@Liap i will just buy another seedling. how much does a pack of seeds cost? thanks!
@@yumblum depends on seed company and the amount of seeds in the package. But lettuce seeds are generaly pretty low cost.
What happend mine go for a month and half and I harvest big buld leafy lettuce
Hello, can You explain further what do You mean?
So all those leaves that you pulled away are not edible only the center
Hello. I sorted them out. Most of them were perfectly edible, but the core of the head is the most appreciated.
My plants growth has been stunted somehow 😢. My entire garden is stuck in "just enough growth to give me hope " mode
What is the matter?
which month is the best for to grow
Hello, that depends on what climate are You going to grow these in. Iceberg lettuce is pretty resistant to bolting (more than butterhead lettuce), but it will still grow better in mild temperatures. Especially when forming head. It's a cool weather crop (around 15°C /65°F/).
@@Liap thank you
I want to eat the outer leafy green leaves.
It was freezing during the harvest, so they got a little bit frostbitten ❄
no need to transplant again and again, just do it once when plant is 3 week old.
Yes, if You have enough space to start all the seedlings in seedling trays right away, why not 🙂
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like im going to wait 3 months to make a sandwich with lettuce.. im starving over here 🤪
Well, I suggest you start seeds 3 months prior to the time you'll be starving for some sandwich 😜
If you start growing vegetables when you are already starving, that might be too late 😉
wow my seeds say 62 days not 110!!
What is the variety? I think it means 62 days after transplanting seedlings 🙂 not from seed to harvest. Is it the "Ice Queen Lettuce"?
@@Liap yep 62 days after transplant.
Can you eat the leaves as the head is growing? Or will eating the leaves hurt the growth?
Hello. Well, yes You can eat them, but plant will never form the firm crispy head, because You'll allways take the outer leaves. A leaf here and there won't hurt it that much, but I would rather grow leaf varieties of lettuce for regular harvesting.