Terminated ~ Ultra Lettuce (1st Start 7/13 End 8/26)

from what I read that is one of the toughest seeds to get started .Ever try damp paper towels on top of a heating pad for a few hours each day?

[Shawn]

Aug 28, 2018 8:05:21 GMT -5 @cornne said:

from what I read that is one of the toughest seeds to get started .Ever try damp paper towels on top of a heating pad for a few hours each day?

  I never even thought of that.  I am going to do that now with some seeds!

[MaryL]

That’s a good idea to keep the 2nd lettuce garden in the same thread. I should do that with my ever revolving herb gardens.  I end up confusing myself as to where things are.

[Shawn]

Aug 28, 2018 13:25:41 GMT -5 MaryL said:

That’s a good idea to keep the 2nd lettuce garden in the same thread. I should do that with my ever revolving herb gardens.  I end up confusing myself as to where things are.

  That is why I decided to do it t his way

[MaryL]

[Shawn]

I am such and idiot! 

I went to check on my lettuce and 4 of the 7 pods have green above the pod but under the label and the other three appear to have something growing but I can not tell if it will make it looking into the pods.

Anyway something made me look at the back of hte machine.  I never plugged in the pump .  I just did and I hope it does better.  Thankfully it is only day 4 but still.

No problem. As long as the sponge has its 'feet' dipped in the water, the moisture will 'wick' to the top of the sponge. That;s all that is needed for germination.(pump is off most of the time in germ mode)I have started seeds in sponges just sitting in 1/2 inch of water in paper cups!

[MaryL]

Agree with Corinne. In fact, the older machines were bubblers and had no pump and no channels in the deck. The bubbler just brought oxygen into the water, and the pods got their water simply from the wicking up.

[ladyjane]

I am on day 29 now with my lettuce plants.  I did the first cleaning with bleach water an it was quite simple.  Also trimmed the roots a bit so they were not so straggly.  New distilled water and nutrients so they are good to go.  


The lettuces do taste very good.  Don't think we would find them like that in a produce isle.
I am sitting here now looking at them and almost can see them growing taller after cutting them two days ago.  

[MaryL]

Sept 2, 2018 17:09:24 GMT -5 ladyjane said:

The lettuces do taste very good.  Don't think we would find them like that in a produce isle.

I agree. They’re far more tender than the grocery store varieties. Even more than the mache which was the closest (and which I love).  I’m glad you’re enjoying them!

[Shawn]

This morning.  I have no idea which is what as I did not label them.  I just know Dragoon and Jericho.

[MaryL]

They’re great looking lettuces, whichever is which.

[Shawn]

Maybe another week until I harvest?

That look SOOOOO delicious! I just looked at my store bought lettuce in the refrig just now and it is stale looking compared to your nice fresh produce, Shawn! Am about to post about something I just purchased yesterday for lettuce.

I'll be over to yours for salad next week if Mark doesn't gobble it all.

[Shawn]

C'mon over, we can munch on it before he gets home   LOL

[MaryL]

Oh I can’t wait to have mine look like yours!

[Shawn]

After the first cutting

and the taste without dressing?  Was it crisp or loose leaf texture?

[Shawn]

Sept 22, 2018 10:19:00 GMT -5 @cornne said:

and the taste without dressing?  Was it crisp or loose leaf texture?

I have no idea what loose leaf taste like 
But this is crispy yet soft.  Very nice taste.

loose leaf is usually on the mildly bitter 'greens' side as to taste.whereas on the other end something like iceberg is on the more watery,bland side with hardly any taste.