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yorkshire, United Kingdom Gb

why are , my lettuce heads,whichever variety, always tough.Can't eat them.




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Perhaps becuase they have not been constantly watered whilst they were growing. If you allow them to have a dry spell, even though they may not wilt the leaves will get tougher. On the other hand, too much water and they will be very flabby!

18 Aug, 2009

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