Why Lettuce Is Bitter?
Most Gardeners Will Tell You That Bitter Lettuce Is the Result of Summer Heat; Lettuce Is Known as a Cool Season Vegetable. When Temperatures Rise, the Plant...
Most gardeners will tell you that bitter lettuce is the result of summer heat; lettuce is known as a cool season vegetable. When temperatures rise, the plant snaps into maturation mode and bolts — sends out a stalk and flowers. ... Too little water can also cause bitter lettuce.
Is it safe to eat bitter lettuce?
But while it doesn't taste great, is it still safe to consume? The answer is yes, it is okay to eat bitter lettuce. It won't provide the crisp, freshness of lettuce that has been appropriately grown, but it will get the job done.
Why is my lettuce tall and bitter?
Most lettuce varieties are cool season crops. When the hot weather comes, they send up tall stalks that will flower and set seed. You'll notice that the leaves begin to taste bitter around the same time the stalks elongate. This is called bolting.
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