Made of black or white plastic, the Low Profile Reader (2001 or 2001W) can be flush or surface mounted, bracketed, or concealed behind glass, plaster, or other nonmetal surfaces.
Growing Head Lettuce. 1  1. Choose a head lettuce variety for indoor planting. 2  2. Prepare seed trays. 3  3. Sow the seeds 4-6 weeks before the last spring frost.  4. Give the seeds plenty of sunlight and 1  water. 5. Transplant into the garden.  6. Fertilize the lettuce three weeks after 1  transplanting. 7. Cut mature leaves.
Choose an area with full sun to partial shade and a soil pH of 6.2-6.8. Lettuce is a heavy feeder and prefers a rich, well cultivated soil with good drainage. Some success can be expected even in poor soils using the loose-leaf lettuce types. Add plenty of compost or well rotted manure prior to planting lettuce.