Harvesting lettuce is simple—though you'll want to do it before the plant begins to flower for the best flavor. Fresh, crisp, cool lettuce is the perfect addition to many summer salads and ...

Q: I am growing lettuce for the first time in raised beds and have been really impressed with the results. How should I ...

Harvest these while they are young leaves as mature leaves can become bitter. Butterhead or bibb lettuce A loose-headed green variety, butterhead lettuce leaves overlap to form a rosette.