Choose a sunny spot with 4–6 hours of light daily
Use a pot, raised bed, or garden soil with good drainage
Fill with loose, nutrient-rich soil
Sow lettuce seeds shallowly, about 1/8 inch deep
Space seeds or seedlings according to the variety
Water gently to keep soil consistently moist
Thin seedlings if they are crowded
Keep soil cool with mulch if needed
Harvest outer leaves when they are large enough
Harvest whole heads when mature
Replant every few weeks for continuous harvest