Lettuce Leaf Tip Burn
Leaves problem · common pattern reported by gardeners · verify locally
What you'll see
- Brown crispy edges on inner leaves
- Young leaves affected
- Worse after heat
Most common causes
- Calcium transport interrupted by uneven moisture
- Rapid growth outpacing calcium uptake
- Heat stress
How to fix it
- Water evenly — avoid dry-wet cycles
- Mulch to hold moisture
- Harvest sooner
Prevention: Keep soil consistently moist Grow in cooler seasons Avoid over-fertilizing
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ZoneFig content reflects widely published extension-service and gardening guidance. Symptoms and causes are common patterns, not a diagnosis for any individual plant — verify locally and treat conservatively.