Lettuce

Spring Mix—An Emerging Crop for Florida

Santiago Rosaro, Alan L. Wright, David D. Sui, Nikol Havranek, and Yigang Luo

An Overview of Lettuce Production Systems and Cultivars Used in Hydroponics and Protected Culture in Florida

Natalie B. Parkell, Robert C. Hochmuth, and Wanda L. Laughlin

Nitrogen Cycling and Management for Romaine and Crisphead Lettuce Grown on Organic Soils

Alan L. Wright and D. Calvin Odero

Strategies for Improving Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Lettuce Grown on Histosols

Gustavo F. Kreutz, Jehangir H. Bhadha, Guodong D. Liu, Marcio F. R. Resende, Alan L. Wright, D. Calvin Odero, and Germán V. Sandoya

The global demand for P fertilizers has been significantly increasing, resulting in higher costs and environmental concerns associated with eutrophication. Fertilizer expenses and environmental risks can be reduced through the implementation of sustainable strategies. This new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department compiles several strategies to improve the utilization of P fertilization in lettuce grown in the Everglades Agricultural Area.

Evaluation of Lettuce Cultivars for Production on Muck Soils in Southern Florida

German Sandoya and Huangjun Lu

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Plant Systems

Nutritional Benefits of Lettuce Consumed at Recommended Portion Sizes

Jesse J. Murray, Gilles Basset, and German Sandoya

This new 8-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department explains which nutrients are abundant among the major lettuce types compared to other leafy vegetables, encourages consumers to help satisfy dietary recommendations by eating lettuce at appropriate serving sizes, and outlines the basic growing conditions that help maximize its nutrition as a crop. Written by Jesse J. Murray, Gilles Basset, and German Sandoya.

Fertilization Recommendations for Crisphead Lettuce Grown on Organic Soils in Florida

George Hochmuth, Ed Hanlon, Russell Nagata, George Snyder, Tom Schueneman, J. Mabry McCray, and German Sandoya

This publication presents UF/IFAS recommendations for fertilization of crisphead lettuce on organic soils in Florida. Written by George Hochmuth, Ed Hanlon, Russell Nagata, George Snyder, Tom Schueneman, J. Mabry McCray, and German Sandoya, and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, revised January 2023.

Growing Lettuce in Small Hydroponic Systems

Germán V. Sandoya, Jonael Bosques, Francisco Rivera, and E. Vanessa Campoverde

This new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department presents an overview on the use of different small hydroponic systems that could be implemented by home gardeners for lettuce. Recommendations on lighting, media, and other key aspects are presented in this publication as well. Written by Germán V. Sandoya, Jonael Bosques, Francisco Rivera, and E. Vanessa Campoverde.

Lettuce Cultivars for Insect Resistance in Southern Florida

German Sandoya, Huangjun Lu, and Alan L. Wright

Lettuce is the most popular ingredient in salads and salad mixes consumed in the United States. Florida's subtropical climate facilitates lettuce production from fall through spring, but the warm and moist conditions are also favorable for insect proliferation and damage. Insect pests cause direct (feeding) and indirect (contamination) damages to the lettuce crop. This manuscript presents data on cultivars and breeding lines with tolerance to some of these pests. Minor Revision; 5 pp.

Postdoctoral Researcher Spotlight: Tao Jiang

Stella Canfield

2024 National Postdoc Appreciation Week is Sept. 16 – 20, and the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC) is proud to celebrate its postdoctoral researchers. This spotlight series will showcase some of our postdoctoral researchers, including their contributions and the role they play in advancing research at MREC. Postdoctoral Researcher Tao Jiang Meet Tao […]

Media Alert: UF researchers study farming inside a ‘shipping container’

Megan Winslow

What: Smart garden ribbon cutting and tour When: Monday, Aug. 19, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: The UF/IFAS Plant Science Research and Education Unit (PSREU), 2556 County Highway 318, Citra About: University of Florida officials will gather in Citra to celebrate and tour PSREU’s first “smart garden,” a 320-square-foot agricultural pod outfitted to […]

Unearthing the Benefits of Hydroponic Lettuce

Kenan Bridges

This blog was written by Luis Acosta, a 4-H Teen Ambassador in Miami-Dade County. “Eat Your Greens!” Most people have heard this saying several times throughout their childhood. Leafy greens are good for the human body because of their rich nutritional value in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. With technological innovations, modern farmers have begun to […]