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A crisp wedge salad with blue cheese dressing

Proven way to grow the perfect Wedge Salad in 5 steps.

Learn how to cultivate a perfect wedge salad from your garden with this simple 5-step process, ensuring a fresh and crisp addition to your meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wedge Salad Ingredients
  • 1 packet Iceberg lettuce seeds
  • 1 bag Well-draining soil
  • 2 cups Compost
  • to taste Water
  • as needed Fertilizer balanced liquid fertilizer
Dressing & Toppings (Optional)
  • 1 cup Blue cheese dressing
  • 1/2 cup Bacon bits
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Red onion thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Garden bed
  • Trowel
  • Watering can
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Growing Instructions
  1. Prepare your garden bed by loosening the soil and mixing in compost to enrich it.
  2. Plant iceberg lettuce seeds about 1/2 inch deep and 12 inches apart in rows, then gently water the area.
  3. Ensure consistent moisture by watering regularly, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks.
  4. Once the lettuce forms a dense, firm head, typically around 60-80 days, it is ready for harvesting.
  5. To harvest, use a sharp knife to cut the entire head at its base, leaving outer leaves if desired.
Serving Suggestion
  1. Cut the harvested lettuce head into wedges, top with blue cheese dressing, bacon bits, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.

Notes

For best results, choose a sunny spot in your garden with well-draining soil. Consider succession planting for a continuous supply of lettuce.