Lettuce is an easy and fast growing spring crop. It thrives in cool weather and loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. In Zone 8a, you can start planting lettuce as early as March and enjoy continuous harvests by sowing seeds every few weeks. Keep the soil consistently moist, and harvest the outer leaves to let the plant keep growing. Eat lettuce to add more vitamin A, vitamin K, and folate into your diet. When lettuce is grown in the garden, it is crisp and refreshing. With an abundance of lettuce, try switching a tortilla with a lettuce wrap for a nice crunch.
