How far apart should I plant Lettuce?

Space Lettuce about 8 inches apart within the row, with 12 inches between rows. Provide afternoon shade in summer to slow bolting.

How deep do I plant Lettuce?

Plant Lettuce at a depth of 1/4 inch.

Good companions for Lettuce include carrots, radishes, strawberries. Avoid planting near none major.

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Space Lettuce 8 inches apart within the row, and keep 12 inches between rows. Provide afternoon shade in summer to slow bolting.

Plant spacing	8 in (20 cm) apart
Row spacing	12 in (30 cm) apart
Planting depth	1/4 inch
Sunlight	Full sun to part shade
When to plant	Early spring
Days to maturity	50
Good companions	carrots, radishes, strawberries
Avoid near	none major

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Head lettuce wants 8 inches; leaf types can go closer if you harvest outer leaves continuously.

Plant near: carrots, radishes, strawberries.

Keep away from: none major.

How far apart should I plant Lettuce?: Space Lettuce about 8 inches apart within the row, with 12 inches between rows. Provide afternoon shade in summer to slow bolting.
How deep do I plant Lettuce?: Plant Lettuce at a depth of 1/4 inch.
What grows well with Lettuce?: Good companions for Lettuce include carrots, radishes, strawberries. Avoid planting near none major.