Cinder Block Planting

[Leola Reed]

Hello everyone! So excited to be apart of the homegrown family. I was wondering if I could plant summer lettuce in cinder blocks? And would greatly appreciate some advice.

[Jennifer]

Hi, Leola! So excited you're here! My knee-jerk reaction is that concrete cinder blocks would hold a lot of heat, and since lettuce is a cool-weather crop, the combination of summer plus that extra heat retention might be too much. But I'm just spit-balling here. I'll post this on HOMEGROWN's Facebook page, and between folks seeing it here and there, fingers crossed we'll get some more knowledgeable responses for you!

[HOMEGROWN.org]

Leola! A few responses so far from HOMEGROWN's Facebook friends:

• Adam Coutcher I think the cement would get too hot?
• Louanne Updike It might be too hot now and may bolt to seed immediatly. Wait for milder weather.
• Tim Hammond-Williams talk to Southern Exposure Seed up in Mineral VA for zone specific seed ideas and heat tolerant varieties. lettuce is very adaptable.

[Leola Reed]

Thank you to everyone who responded to my question. I think I'll wait for the cooler season...