Lettuce Days will sprout up, down on the farm soon. The annual “feastival” that celebrates the area’s agricultural abundance will take place February 28 through March 1 at the University of Arizona’s Yuma Agricultural Center, a working research farm in the Yuma Valley just west of the town. The event typically features celebrity chefs and cooking demonstrations, entertainment, a giant salad bar, and a farmers’ market. For more information, visit the Yuma Lettuce Days website.
Lactuca sativa ‘Buttercrunch’ Are you searching for a palate-pleasing lettuce? Tired of the old standby ‘Iceberg’ and varieties of romaine? Then ‘Buttercrunch’ might be just what you’re looking for. Any time the word “butter” appears in the name of a vegetable, you know you’re in for a treat. Buttercrunch belongs to a category of lettuces known as “butterheads,” including other varieties such as ‘Boston&r
Lettuce is the crop of choice for both experienced and beginner garden enthusiasts. A quick-growing plant that can be eaten during almost any of its life stages, and available in hundreds of varieties, this vegetable is everywhere! But just like any other plant, lettuce goes through a life cycle. It starts as a seed, developing leaves, putting out a flower stalk to get pollinated, and then producing seed and dying. This natural process can mystify some, until now. While bolting lettuce is inev
This past year increased many people’s interest in growing their own food and increasing food self-reliance. If you’re among them, maybe growing food is part of your response to COVID-19, or maybe you just want to leap into spring. Either way, you’re probably wondering what can bring the fastest results with early harvests. Here’s information on some vegetable crops that offer fast returns, and some sources for more information. A note for newbies before reading: “
If you’re a beginner gardener, you have to grow lettuce! It’s really easy to grow! Even if you’re an experienced gardener, lettuce should be part of your crop. Not only is it great to be able to grow your own salad greens, but growing lettuce is also a great way to fill in random empty spots in your garden beds. In order to have a great crop, take a look at these 6 Tips for Growing Lettuce! 6 Tips for Growing Lettuce 1. Good Soil– If you’re planning to grow great l