Demise of lettuces

Anton · « **on:** May 13, 2008, 15:28 »

Four of some dark red lettuces I planted have just died on my allotment, although I have been watering them once a day. I can't get there more often. It was 34 degrees centigrade. I had the same thing last year and uniquely with the dark red ones. They just wilt and die. Anyone got any thoughts on this?

Anton

Alex 98 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 13, 2008, 15:35 »

What's your soil like?

Alex 98

gobs · « **Reply #2 on:** May 13, 2008, 16:14 »

Try them in shade. Also, earlier and late in the season.

Anton · « **Reply #3 on:** May 13, 2008, 17:13 »

My soil is very loamy. The ones I planted are next to the ridges of the potato plants (I try to use available space and provide space - for instance I have transplanted some lettuces in between my courgettes);

Anton

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