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Cut and come again

kbopkbop Posts: 12
in Fruit & veg

hi all I have some cut and come again 

ettyce. Been watching on YouTube but the videos I find aren't the type I have, on the videos for romaine for example they cut the whole Lettuce head off but I'm. It sure if doing the same with mine will result in growback?

before looking at videos I was cutting the larger outer leaves off and wondered if anyone knows that is OK here or should I only cut the middles? 

Thanks

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618

    I only cut the leaves off at the base of the leaf. You have to leave the growing point in the centre of the plant.

  • kbopkbop Posts: 12

    Thanks I have cutthe larger leaves from the outside and will see, not had this type before!

  • BLTBLT Posts: 525

    I found I can 'Cut and come again' to Sweetheart spring cabbage and Purple Sprouting Broccoli.. Am hoping to do the same with my Rocket salad as I got a brilliant germination rate from those..

  • Ally84Ally84 Posts: 4

    Hello could I please ask for some advice I am growing little gem can u cut them and they regrow so u get more than one harvest off them 

  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618

    No, if you cut little gem as a head, it will not regrow.

  • Ally84Ally84 Posts: 4

    Thank you I just wanted to check coz its first time in growing them 

  • BLTBLT Posts: 525

    I have not tried with Little Gem lettuce.... I prefer Iceberg lettuce myself..

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