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imanoone2u Forum newbie - be nice! Posts: 2 Location: Central Coast, NSW Registered: January 2010	Iceberg Lettuce Posted 677 days ago My Iceberg lettuce does not seem to get a firm heart. just a bunch of loose leaves, all spread out and becomming dark green and bitter. I followed the seed instructions on the packet and planted them out in the way recommended.:-). any ideas/ recommendations/ suggestions? I watered them every 2 days,planted 25-30cm apart in loose soil/composted manure mix (not sure of the ph balances etc)in fairly pest free raised garden bed. My Rabbit was happy with this lettuce. so at least one happy family member. _________ "Let me be a little kinder Let me be a little blinder To the faults of those about me Let me praise a little more Let me be when I am weary Just a little bit more cheery Think a little more of others And a little less of me."	1 0 Alert moderator

hutcho Forum celebrity Posts: 687 Location: Penrith area n.s.w. Registered: September 2008	RE: Iceberg Lettuce Posted 673 days ago Bitter lettuce is usually the result of lack of water, causing slow/stunted growth. If you've mulched, the water might not be getting through to the soil enough. That's about all I can offer. Good luck next crop. _________ Experience is what you get when you dont read the instructions first.I'm a LEO.I am experienced!	1 0 Alert moderator

Triggy Forum newbie - be nice! Posts: 17 Location: Registered: January 2010	RE: Iceberg Lettuce Posted 565 days ago i had this problem with the chinese cabbage and it wouldn't heart but im going to try again this spring and water it well this time	0 0 Alert moderator

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