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Nutrient Management Research Database
General Information
Research Title
Iceberg Lettuce Production in California
Link to File
Research Specifications
Crop: Lettuce
Soil Type: silt loam, sand
County, State: (Contra Costa, Fresno, Imperial, Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Ventura), California
Year:
Authors
Turini, T., Cahn, M., Cantwell, M., Jackson, L., Koike, S., Natwick, E., Smith, R., Subbarao, K., Takele, E
Summary/Abstract from Original Source
This report summarizes iceberg lettuce production areas, practices and management considerations.
Research Highlights
Design and Methods
This summary report is part of a vegetable production series. It provides details on iceberg lettuce production including:
- production areas
- acreage and value
- climatic requirements
- varieties and planting techniques
- soils
- irrigation and fertilization
- integrated pest management
- harvesting and handling
- postharvest considerations
- marketing
- cost of production
Results
This report summarizes iceberg lettuce production areas, practices and management considerations.
Highlights:
- Highest production county at the time of this reports was Monterey county
- Planting to harvest takes 70-80 days for midsummer plantings and as long as 130 days for late-fall or winter plantings
- Optimal growing temperatures for lettuce are 73F during the day and 45F at night
- Surface drip has become a major method of irrigating lettuce on the Central Coast
- For pest management information the UC Davis IPM web site is a good resourc
Additional Information
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