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why don't my lettuces do not heart up?

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little gems are open, rangy and flabby without the traditional firm centre




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Hi Farmergiles, welcome to GOY,
The ground must be too rich in farmyard manure.

12 Aug, 2009

 

Hi there...I think you have been too kind to your lettuce!! If the ground is too well fed and to open in texture - they WILL stay lush....make them struggle a bit more next time and they will heart up!

12 Aug, 2009

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