Lettuce
Lactuca sativa, Asteraceae
Guild Roles
Growing Conditions
Soil pH
6 – 7
Tolerances
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Juglone from butternut trees inhibits growth of lettuce and can cause yellowing and stunting.
Japanese YewTaxus cuspidataYew produces strong allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of most herbaceous plants including lettuce
French TarragonArtemisia dracunculusTarragon produces allelopathic terpenoids that can inhibit lettuce germination and growth
Vetiver GrassVetiveria zizanioidesVetiver's dense root system and allelopathic compounds can suppress nearby lettuce growth
Desert DateBalanites aegyptiacaDesert date produces allelopathic saponins and creates shade that inhibits lettuce cultivation
DuckweedWolffia globosaDense duckweed mats can compete for nutrients in hydroponic systems with lettuce cultivation
Black PoplarPopulus nigraBlack poplar creates heavy shade and releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit understory plants like lettuce
Physic NutJatropha curcasJatropha's toxic allelopathic compounds severely inhibit lettuce germination and growth
Osage OrangeMaclura pomiferaOsage orange root exudates can inhibit germination and growth of lettuce and other sensitive crops
Uses
Functions
Edible Parts
Common Questions
What zones does Lettuce grow in?
Lettuce grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 10.
What are good companion plants for Lettuce?
Good companions for Lettuce include Evening Primrose, Joe Pye Weed, Vietnamese Coriander, Onion, Turnip.
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