Does Lettuce Grow on Trees?

Tree lettuce, otherwise known as asparagus lettuce or spring tower is an Asian green used commonly in stir fries and soups. The plant grows upright like lettuce and creates a stalk much like lettuce going to seed, however it is not bitter and milky like lettuce.

Can lettuce grow anywhere?

Lettuce can be grown practically anywhere. Lettuce is a cool-season vegetable, with an ideal temperature of 50-60 degrees. It does poorly in hot weather and is tolerant to some frost and light freezes. The leafy types mature quickly and are more suited for warm climates.

Where do salad leaves grow?

Grow salad leaves in full sun and well-drained conditions. They're ideal in containers and growing bags, but also grow well in a veg plot or even just a handy gap at the front of a border. Sow indoors in small pots or modular trays from February.