To define a number range, you have to create a new number interval: 1  Specify an alphanumeric key with up to 2 characters. 2  Specify the limits of the number interval.  Mark the number range if it is planned for external number assignment.
Inspect the lettuce plants for leaves that are ready to harvest. Most leaves are mature enough once they reach 1 to 3 inches long, but they should still be tender up to 6 inches long. Cut off the outer leaves of the plants with a small pair of garden shears to harvest just a few leaves.
Leaf lettuce may be cut whenever it is large enough to use. Cutting every other plant at ground level gives the remaining plants more space for growth. Leaf lettuce reaches maximum size (6 to 12 ounces) in 50 to 60 days. Butterhead varieties form small, loose heads that weigh 4 to 8 ounces at harvest (60 to 70 days).t is a head lettuce that is also low in nutritional value and flavor. Because of its superior shipping qualities, iceberg has been most available which accounts for it popularity. The most abundant nutrient in iceberg lettuce is water.