Growing your own fruits and vegetables is a wonderful money-saving activity! The rewarding feeling of caring for a living plant yourself is unmatched and the fruits of your labor are the tastiest. During the summer, we grow tomatoes like crazy! Have you ever wondered if you could add something else to your garden? Do you like lettuce leaves? Store-bought produce is becoming more and more expensive due to inflation and frankly, you never know how they treat it, what products are used to clean and grow it… So if you are skeptical, just want to save money and grow your own food like we are, then jump on the bandwagon! This Day,

What varieties of lettuce should you plant this summer?

How to plant lettuce in the ground? Why? What are the best lettuce varieties to plant? You have, of course, the classic lettuce that accompanies absolutely any dish. However, have you considered planting a less conventional variety of vegetables? We are talking about the types you never thought of putting in a salad! We offer two, just to put a little spice in your kitchen. So why not plant your potatoes now, take care of your lawn during heat waves and start choosing the vegetables you want to plant in your vegetable garden? Without further ado, here are the best summer varieties!

Chewed

If you’re wondering what to plant in July, you’re in luck! Lamb’s lettuce is a very easy-care salad. It germinates in 7 to 14 days. It grows in all types of soil. Just make sure to leave about 3-4 cm when planting the seeds.

Purslane

Spring through late summer is the perfect time to plant the wonderful purslane. You might be wondering, “Why is this on the list?” Well, behind its rough appearance hides a very tasty salad! It is usually propagated from seed. They are not very picky about soil either, just make sure it is well-drained and not too acidic. Don’t overwater, except in extreme heat!

escaroles

Escarole needs more care than other lettuce varieties to plant. Make sure the spot where you plant them is sunny. Fertilize the soil frequently, so it is well fed. Also use homemade compost for best results.

Ice Queen

This lettuce variety is wonderfully crisp and fresh. In short: an amazing addition to any summer salad! Plant the seeds directly into the soil and cover it lightly. Also, make sure it is nutrient-rich and well-drained, and keep it moist as it grows. You should see results in about 60 days.

nettle

What an odd guy to put on this list! When you hear “nettle,” you immediately think of danger. But don’t let the name fool you. Cooking nettle and adding it to your dishes will give them a wonderful flavor. Just be careful not to eat it raw! When planting the seeds, keep them about 3cm apart and water them frequently.

How to successfully grow salads in the garden?

If you are superstitious and like to lead your life according to the alignment of the stars, we highly recommend checking out the lunar garden calendar in July for inspiration! Also, planting salads with the moon is not a new trick! Otherwise, here are some tips and tricks if you want your summer garden to thrive and the salad varieties you plant to have the best possible conditions.

• First, choose the right lettuce varieties to plant! Types like regular lettuce produce amazing results in the fall!
• Try to keep the soil constantly moist so that the plants do not become stressed.
• Feed the soil constantly using a homemade fertilizer such as nettle manure for tomatoes!
• Protect your lettuce varieties from heat waves so they don’t get burned by the scorching sun by providing shade and water.