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Question:<\/h3>\n

When can I plant lettuce seeds in the ground in my raised bed? I live in Kennebunkport.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Answer:<\/h3>\n

Kate Garland, Horticultural Professional<\/em><\/p>\n

Lettuce seeds are quite cold tolerant and therefore can be sown directly in the garden as soon as the soil dries to the point where you aren’t seeing it stick to your trowel. I’m guessing your raised bed soil is at that point by now. Happy planting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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