Q&A: Why is my lettuce growing really tall?

Why is my lettuce growing really tall? When your lettuce starts to grow tall instead of out, it means it's trying to bolt. This means it's ready to produce flowers and seeds. When it grows tall like this, it means the end of your harvest is near and the plant is starting to switch from producing lettuce to producing seed.     Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: journeywithjill.net/podcast   Jill's In the Garden Emails: journeywithjill.net/gardensignup   Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/2SYe4wy     Connect with Jill:   Get Jill's "In the Garden" Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup   Join the Beginner's Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/   Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/