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Lettuce will thrive in the cool spring season and its best to prepare a well-drained soil bed which receives about 4 to 5 hours of sunlight every day. If you plan to plant lettuce in a rather warmer zone, protect the plant from direct afternoon sun. Excessive warmth may lead the lettuce plant to bolt and cause a very bitter taste in the leaves.GROWING REQUIREMENTSSOIL:Prepare the well-drained fertile soil with rich with nutrients which will promote tender leaf development. Soil pH should range between 6 to 7 for ideal growth.SPOT:Lettuce can be planted in full or partial sun. However, protect the plant from direct heat to avoid bolting.TEMPERATURE:The ideal temperature for sowing iceberg lettuce seeds is 16-20°C (60-68°F).WATERING:Water lettuce carefully so as to keep the soil moist but avoid making a muddy mess which will lead to fungal root disease. Also, keep the leaves of lettuce clear of any splashes of soil which may damage the leaves.