Rain Gutter Lettuce Planter

You can cut much of the start up cost associated with lettuce production if you repurpose old rain gutters as planters for growing lettuce.

Rain gutter lettuce planter.

See how i installed gutters in my greenhouse check out this stock tank filled with lettuce. You could paint your gutters and attach them to a fence create a hanging. A section of rain gutter about 4 1 2 feet long is enough to grow three strawberry plants. Rain one day making the greenhouse nice and humid and sunny the next.

Check out the detailed diy post here. My guess is the conditions for lettuce are pretty ideal right now. Jun 17 2015 explore gutter supply s board gutter planters followed by 291 people on pinterest. They can be planted vertically on the lines and you will be able to produce the lettuce right in the comfort of your home.

Holy cow man it s really taken off this past week. Rain gutters as fence decoration. We are harvesting fresh lettuce about every other day. You can now enjoy fresh lettuce salad every day.

See more ideas about gutter garden outdoor gardens vertical garden. Using a planter i made from a piece of rain. Grow lettuce spinach or any of your favorite greens in this vertical patch. 8 lettuce in rain gutter garden.

Being in a gutter the soil will dry out faster and the temperature will fluctuate in larger increments. There s an incredible amount of projects that are easy to complete and don t require a lot of materials that will help you turn a simple rain gutter into a project to be proud of. A couple of tips for growing lettuce in gutters. If changing the color of the gutters use an exterior spray paint that will adhere to plastic if the planter will be outside.

Make sure soil is at least 45 degrees and you have to keep the soil moist pretty much the entire growing season. Perfect for small spaces you can also use them to create privacy or for decoration. Paint all gutter pieces and allow to fully dry prior to assembly. Grow the best lettuce ever you can do it.

Cut a piece of gutter 4 1 2 feet long using tin snips for metal gutters and a pvc handsaw or circular. When you look at a rain gutter what is your first thought. This gardening practice also helps the environment and. Lettuce can be a great leafy vegetable to be grown in the rain gutter garden.

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