Tired of lettuce recalls, stale lettuce, expensive lettuce, hard-to-grow lettuce? Consider hydroponics! Hydroponics is a great way to grow lettuce simply and efficiently. Lettuce grows really well with hydroponics since it allows you to more easily control factors such as temperature, pests, water and nutrients and allows for steady, year-round production. Give hydroponics a try! In this course, we take the guesswork out of growing hydroponic lettuce in your home or greenhouse! We’ll go through how to meet all of the growing needs of lettuce hydroponically. We’ll cover the specifics of nutrients, lighting, pH, and how to manage these things in a simple and effective way. We’ll share our favorite lettuce varieties that work best in hydroponic growing settings, and give a thorough troubleshooting guide for dealing with common problems gardeners may face in their hydroponics journey such as tipburn, bolting, root rot, pests, and more. We are all about simple, and we desire to make growing hydroponic lettuce something that is attainable for you! Note: This course does not go into detail on how to build and set up a hydroponic system - for a detailed guide on building a hydroponic system, check out our other course “Build Your Own Home Hydroponic Farm”.
