Today is a great day. It's the first time I've picked something out of my yard to eat! I noticed that some of my lettuce mix was prime for picking. In fact, I measured one piece at 7.5 inches tall. So I plucked several of the larger leaves and added them to my sandwich. What a treat!
For anyone who is new to edible gardening, I would definitely recommend growing lettuce from seeds. There's something really amazing about watching a pile of dirt quickly turn into lunch. And I do mean quickly. I planted these seeds only 32 days ago. It took just a few days for them to peek through the soil and it's been a joy to be able to notice growth even overnight. Everyday when I go outside I get excited about big everything has gotten. If you want to know how excited, just my hubby. Nearly everyday when he gets home from work I drag him out into the back yard and point out every bit of growth I've noticed. Ha ha!
I am now starting to see true leaves appear on the swiss chard, carrots, and beets. And I can't wait to get my hands on that first beet! Luckily I have my lettuce varieties to keep me patient until then. 
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