Q. What causes lettuce to flower, and why does it taste bitter after flowering? When an annual (or biennial) reaches the end of its life, it wants to reproduce. This involves producing flowers and ...

Pruning is a necessary task to keep the plants manageable, under the lights and transfers the plant’s energy from vining into fruit production. Image credit: Depositphotos.

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Things to plant in your garden in November Vegetables: Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Collards, Cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Mustard, Onions ...