For a mid-afternoon snack, NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough cut some of the “Outredgeous” Red Romaine lettuce leaves he nurtured during the past month aboard the International Space Station as part of a ...

This heirloom variety dates back to 1875 (some sources say introduced in 1850) and is beloved for its large, lightly crumpled, lime green leaves. Black Seeded Simpson lettuce forms wide, open heads ...

Although the above varieties can be grown in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois gardens, more local gardeners plant leaf or bunching varieties on Valentine's Day. These varieties form loose ...

Indoor lettuce growing is quickly becoming a favorite for home gardeners who want crisp, pesticide-free greens without relying on outdoor space or perfect weather. Lettuce is one of the few crops that ...

There is nothing more satisfying for a vegetable gardener in mid-July than tossing together a salad for dinner with ingredients harvested just outside your back door. While cucumber, squashes, and the ...

Here in southeastern Michigan, we have just about enough time for a fall crop of leaf lettuce. About four weeks from the average first frost of autumn is a good approximation of the last chance to ...