Lettuce production guidelines for hawaii hector valenzuela, bernard kratky and john cho introduction lettuce lactuca sativa l. Thus, greenhouse production of green and redleaf lettuce cultivars in the southeastern united states should be conducted in the spring and fall growing seasons with elevated nutrient solution ec. This graph shows the global vegetable production in 2017, broken down by type. Comparison of land, water, and energy requirements of. Though iceberg is the most widely grown type of lettuce produced in fields, this is not what hydroponic growers are producing. Lettuce production ncsu 2009 ohio vegetable production guide lettuce ohiostate pdf lettuce production in california ucdavis pdf lettuce, endive, and escarole production in florida ufl lettuce orst id56. Basics of hydroponic crop production october 15, 2016 petrus langenhoven, ph. Lettuce is a great crop for yearround greenhouse production, particularly in northern latitudes.
Lettuce production guidelines for hawaii introduction. Lettuce is grown in most districts of nsw with the bulk of field production centred in the three main growing areas of sydney basin, murrumbidgee and central west. Uhctahr smallscale lettuce production with hydroponics or aquaponics sa2 oct. This is necessary for commercial production and plant growth for to feed large masses of people. Electricity and pumps are not needed, so the additional production costs and complexities associated with aeration and circulation in.
Feb 03, 2020 this graph shows the global vegetable production in 2017, broken down by type. An overview of lettuce production systems and cultivars. Sydney basin lettuce is sown and harvested all year round using both field and hydroponic systems. A handy technology developed for small, often hardtohandle. Lettuce lactuca sativa is the fourth most important vegetable crop grown hydroponically in greenhouses proceeded by tomatoes, european cucumbers and peppers. Three noncirculating hydroponic methods for growing lettuce. Since the optimal 30d harvesting time is the same to the general harvesting time for commercial lettuce production in a closed plant factory, the capability to utilize the existing closed plant. Growing plants in plastic containers is likely too.
Usda grade standards greenhouse leaf lettuce pdf usda grade standards lettuce pdf usda grade standards romaine pdf usdaeconomic research service. Oct 04, 2011 as landspaces reduce find how agriculture is advancing to make use of water to give you daily dose of your salad. Lettuce production in a recirculating hydroponic system. Overly chlorinated city water can cause problems in. Lettuce seed although yuma county is not well known for the production of lettuce seed, the challenging climatic conditions during the season requires the evaluation and testing of lettuce varieties to match each planting environment. Lettuce seed for transplants can be sown directly in a coldframe or hotbed, or they can be grown in plastic trays. The system is run by a 35watt submersible pump that lifts the nutrient solution to the uppermost layer of the growing tubes. It is a newly introduced crop in bangladesh and getting popularity day by day though its production package is not much known to the bangladeshi farmers. Lettuce is adapted to cool growing conditions with the optimum temperatures for growth of 60 to. The effects of a variable water supply on the water use, growth and yield of two crisphead and one romaine i. Reshs hydroponic food production the 7th edition is out in august are good places to start. Department of horticulture and landscape architecture.
Sample costs and profitability analysis 2 looseleaf lettuce includes romaine and several other types with similar production and harvesting practices, except in crop gross returns that result from differences in prices and yield. Lettuce production a free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. In 2017, world production of lettuce report combined with chicory was 27 million tonnes, with china alone producing 15. Cropking business plan this document provides cropkings hydroponic package costs for potential growers to project crop production and revenue. Smallscale lettuce production with hydroponics or aquaponics.
Market structure lettuce production occurs yearround throughout the united states, through a sequence of production in arizona and california. An overview of lettuce production systems and cultivars used in hydroponics and protected culture in florida 1 natalie b. Cultivate carefully because lettuce is shallowrooted. Nutrient film technique nft production of lettuce nutrient film technique nft production of lettuce by dr. Three hydroponic nutrient solution recipes to prepare 100 gal. Salad leaf production project india massontaylor apprentice at duchy home farm january 2010december 2011 organic apprenticeship scheme.
Hydroponic lettuce production on a large scale can entail a large capital investment. Lettuce is a lowlight, lowtemperature crop, so supplemental lighting and heating costs can be kept to a minimum. Consult extension publication ag337, production of commercial vegetable transplants. Biochar doses applied in bands were half of those broadcast. Lettuce is also a perishable crop, giving local growers who pick fresh and deliver daily a competitive advantage. Abstract hydroponics is perhaps the most intensive method of crop production in todays agricul. Hydroponics production requires greenhouses with the ability to provide adequate heat in winter months and either shading or chilling for water in the summer months. Sterile pumice, 1 to 5mm in size, 60% perlite mixed with 40% vermiculite or coarse washed river sand. Minor groundwork is conducted at the end of each lettuce crop for subsequent rotation crops wheat, alfalfa, etc. Lettuce is an excellent source of vitamin k, vitamin a, folate, and iron. This is the second most commonly grown hydroponic lettuce type behind the butterhead. Introduction head lettuce is the most important salad vegetable grown in the united states. Abstract hydroponics is perhaps the most intensive method of crop production in todays agricultural industry. As landspaces reduce find how agriculture is advancing to make use of water to give you daily dose of your salad.
Lynette morgans book hydroponic lettuce production and dr. Considered an essential handbook for the 21st century, this book covers everything from the background physiology of the lettuce plant to the details of growing systems and management. Stainless steel staples can be used, but cheaper staples are fine because the liner will need to. Rather, butterhead and loose leaf are the most widely grown types of lettuce in greenhouses and controlled environments. Greenhouse vegetable production is a highly intensive enterprise requiring substantial labor and capital inputs. Proceedings of the international symposium on soilless culture and hydroponics. I try to keep the ratio at 1 part our mix2 to 3 parts lettuce leaves. Hydroponic lettuce production in different concentrations and flow rates of nutrient solution. Lettuce cultivars lucy brown, izabela and veneza were grown in different ionic concentrations of the 100, 75 and 50% and flow rates of 1. Lettuce is also known as anodyne, sedative, diuretic and expectorant kallo, 1986. Pdf hydroponic lettuce production and minimally processed. Lettuce lactuca sativa is one of the most popular food crops grown hydroponically in greenhouses and controlled environments fig. Pdf organic fertilizers and composts for vegetable transplant production floriculture research report 1704, pdf.
Local foods are one of the fastestgrowing segments in agriculture and cropkings hydroponic packages offer growers. The supply of nutrient and production technology plays a vital role in the production and quality of lettuce. Four locations at increasing distances from the main line were monitored through the season i. Although greenhouse production of lettuce is very small in comparison to field grown, it has a specific market niche as a gourmet, highquality item.
Vegetable and melon briefing room web site greenhouse production. It is most often grown as a leaf vegetable, but sometimes for its stem and seeds. Converting greenhouses from housing traditional plants to edible production is now very easy and low in cost. It is divided into sections, but the interrelated quality of organic cropping systems makes each section relevant to the others. Butterhead and leaf types can stand even more heat and have a longer season of production. In the piedmont, lettuce is intermediate in season and probably is best as a late spring and early fall crop. Dec 10, 2019 lettuce is a great crop for yearround greenhouse production, particularly in northern latitudes.
In that year, approximately 182 million metric tons of tomatoes were produced worldwide. Lynette morgan history the nutrient film technique nft was developed during the late 1960s by dr allan cooper at the glasshouse crops research institute in the u. A suspended netpot, noncirculating hydroponic method for commercial production of leafy, romaine, and semihead lettuce b. Greenhouse vegetable production is in many ways a 24houraday commitment.
Production declines through summer due to the warm conditions. Jensen department of plant sciences university of arizona tucson, arizona 85721, u. The objective of this study is to determine whether hydroponic lettuce production is a suitable and more sustainable alternative to conventional lettuce production in arizona. In the caribbean, lettuce production has been made possible by. It is common in commercial hydroponic production for pesticides or herbicide free production. A recipe for hydroponic success cornell university. Ppt lettuce production powerpoint presentation free to. Greenhouse experiments were conducted to investigate the influence of rice straw biochar rsb on soil cadmium cd availability and accumulation in lettuce.
Local foods are one of the fastestgrowing segments in agriculture and cropkings hydroponic packages offer growers an opportunity to enter this expanding market. Lettuce lactuca sativa is an annual plant of the daisy family, asteraceae. Lettuce production in the eastern region lettuce needs for relative cool growing season the optimum temperature for germination is from 16 to 20. Spring mix and spinach are planted from october through february and harvest november through march. This statistic shows the annual volume of lettuce produced in spain from 2014 to 2018 with a forecast for 2019, in thousand tonnes. Greenhouse lettuce, greens and herbs university of kentucky pdf lettuce the ohio state university pdf midwest vegetable production guide id56 midwest vegetable production guide id56 salad and greens crops section pdf muskmelon cantaloupe university of kentucky pdf insect pests and their. How its made hydroponic lettuce production youtube. Various other authors have investigated components of hydroponic lettuce production as it relates to water and energy inputs 14,15. Being clean and free of soil, it is particularly popular in restaurants. Our research group has experimented with many forms of hydroponics but have found this floating system to be the. Romaine has requirements similar to head lettuce, except it can stand more heat.
This hydroponic greenhouse production system was designed for small operations to provide local production of head lettuce as well as employment to the proprieters. Apr 25, 2017 in the us, several varieties of lettuce are grown. An overview of lettuce production systems and cultivars used in hydroponics and protected culture in florida 4 looseleaf, leaf, or cutting. Lactuca sativa, nutritional management, production. Mitigating cadmium accumulation in greenhouse lettuce. A handbook for the production of ceagrown hydroponic lettuce cornell university web site research reports.
Hydroponic lettuce production i howard resh hydroponic services. Midwest vegetable production guide for commercial growers 2003 salad and green crops purdue pdf. This crop, a member of the sunflower or compositae family. What i will never do is have large quantities of lettuce leaves and small amounts of our mix, as you might as well buy a much cheaper lettuce.
This type is a fastgrowing, longlasting lettuce used for salads, sandwiches, and in wilted lettuce salads. Production guide for organic lettuce horticulture international. The category of leaf lettuce includes many subcategories, such as oakleaf, lollo, multileaf, summer crisp. The main varieties include iceberg, romaine and various leaf varieties.
Suitable media for pots and plug production include. Well or county water is almost always used for hydroponic lettuce production as surface water may increase risk for diseases. We have used weighted average prices and yields to. Suitable pre made vacroc rockwool blocks are ideal for lettuce and watercress, the size to use for these crops is. Hydroponic lettuce seeds are dispersed in trays in large quantities and are moved into smaller and smaller groups as they grow and the roots and leaves need more room from growth. Hydroponic lettuce production i howard resh hydroponic.
This is not a strict ratio, it depends on what flavours are available and the time of year. Lettuce production in a recirculating hydroponic system footbath is installed at the entrance door to disinfect the footwear bucklin, 2008. See the short clip below from the discovery channel for an example of how to grow hydroponic lettuce. Because of this, potential growers should carefully consider all of the factors necessary for a successful enterprise. Hydroponic lettuce production provides 112 pages of practical and scientific information for growers of hydroponic lettuce. Hydroponic lettuce production in different concentrations. Comparison of land, water, and energy requirements of lettuce. Lettuce is most often used for salads, although it is also seen in other kinds of food, such as soups, sandwiches and wraps. Production and water use in lettuces under variable water. Nutrient analysis of selected commercial organic fertilizers for greenhouse lettuce production floriculture research report 2004, pdf. California 71% and arizona 29% account for the entire lettuce production in the us. This guide for organic production of lettuce provides an outline of cultural and pest management practices and includes topics that have an impact on improving plant health and reducing pest problems.
The use of lettuce in cuisines has been prevalent since the ancient times. Although china is the top world producer of lettuce, the majority of the crop is consumed domestically. Most gardeners who grow lettuce raise the leaf type, either with green or reddish leaves. Laughlin 2 lettuce lactuca sativa, a member of the sunflower family asteraceae, follows only potatoes as the most widely grown fresh vegetable in the united states today. Jun 16, 2015 various other authors have investigated components of hydroponic lettuce production as it relates to water and energy inputs 14,15. A suspended netpot, noncirculating hydroponic method for. Lettuce is the only member of the genus lactuca to be grown commercially. Production and water use in lettuces under variable water supply. Kratky department of tropical plant and soil sciences t his publication describes a system for growing leafy, semihead, and romaine lettuce with a noncirculating hydroponic method. The rsb was applied either in bands or broadcast in the test site of four greenhouses with soil cd concentrations ranging from 1. A comprehensive, practical and scientific guide to commercia.