Miner's Lettuce

Growing

Sow your seeds directly into the garden or a container where the soil remains evenly moist, as this annual thrives in the shade or partial sun. Because it prefers a cool season and can survive light frost, you can enjoy it as a fresh green during the early spring. This plant is quite hardy and does not possess the extreme delicacy of many cultivated lettuces, making it a robust addition to your cool-weather crops.

When you are ready to harvest, you can eat the entire plant raw in salads or boil it similarly to spinach. Since the plant does not ripen further once picked, harvest it when it is ready for your use. If you plan to preserve your harvest for later, blanch the greens before placing them in the freezer. For the best quality, keep your harvest unwashed until you are ready to eat it. To keep your greens fresh in the fridge, avoid washing them until use to prevent premature spoilage.