Lettuce plants do well in steady amounts of nitrogen, so apply blood meal or compost tea to the soil before adding the seeds. [substeps] If you are unsure what your soil's ph is, you can purchase a soil testing kit from your local garden supply store.
[header] How to grow organic lettuce [title] Prepare the soil for planting. [step] Ensure that the soil has a ph balance between 6.0 and 6.8. The ground needs to be well-drained and full of nutrient-rich soil that is full of compost or aged manure.