Space leaf lettuce every 4 inches loose headed varieties every 8 inches and firm headed varieties 16 inches apart.
Gutter planters for lettuce.
Here s a fun vertical gardening idea.
Space leaf lettuce every 4 inches loose headed varieties every 8 inches and firm headed varieties.
These are easily upcycled and repurposed into planters in a variety of clever and inventive ways.
Grow the best lettuce ever you can do it.
Gutter gardens are becoming popular for growing lettuce and other vegetables in a small amount of space but there s no reason they can t be decorative too.
These painted gutters filled with annuals are fun and eyecatching.
Sep 22 2015 upcycle old and used gutters into a simple lettuce gutter garden.
It is easier to take care of but you do need to look at it daily.
Plastic bottles make the best planters.
For full project details click here.
Measure and mark for plant spacing from either end of the gutter with a tape measure and pencil.
Basically these gardens are usually made using old rain gutters.
3 slide metal end caps onto the gutter and crimp the edges of the end cap to the gutter with pliers.
This super cute 3 tier hanging gutter planter is exceptional to look at.
Learn how to make a rain gutter garden on your yard fence.
Install this upcycled gutter garden anywhere to grow all your loose leaf plants.
You can complete this project following this tutorial given here.
The name is a misnomer however.
Make sure soil is at least 45 degrees and you have to keep the soil moist pretty much the entire growing season.
Sep 22 2015.
Vertical wall planter attaching simple white rain gutters to a wooden pallet is a great way to make a sturdy vertical wall garden and it s great for raising lettuce as shown in the image below.
Polka dot 3 tier gutter planter.
This is the way to grow lettuce without insect or slug damage.
Grow lettuce spinach or any of your favorite greens in this vertical patch.
A couple of tips for growing lettuce in gutters.
Measure and mark for plant spacing from either end of the gutter with a tape measure and pencil.