lettuce - June 11th, 2005 at 07:40 PM
Hi all,
What could cause lettuce to be bitter?
Thanks,
Tessa
What could cause lettuce to be bitter?
Thanks,
Tessa
Re: lettuce - June 11th, 2005 at 08:29 PM
Lettuce is a cool weather crop.
If the weather is hot, it can affect the flavor.
Over fertilizing or using chemical fertilizers can result in a bitter taste.
If the lettuce bolts (goes to seed) it will make the lettuce VERY bitter tasting.
If the weather is hot, it can affect the flavor.
Over fertilizing or using chemical fertilizers can result in a bitter taste.
If the lettuce bolts (goes to seed) it will make the lettuce VERY bitter tasting.
Re: lettuce - June 11th, 2005 at 08:51 PM
Thanks Bill,
The only one you listed that I can think of that could be the cause is over fertilizing, maybe. I used fish emultion once per month. I grew in cool weather, but we did have a really unusual warm break early on, maybe that's it. Thanks again.
Tessa
The only one you listed that I can think of that could be the cause is over fertilizing, maybe. I used fish emultion once per month. I grew in cool weather, but we did have a really unusual warm break early on, maybe that's it. Thanks again.
Tessa