This is partly a personal endeavor, and partly an experimental design. What would happen if this plant was placed in our urban environment? I'm curious to find out. If I gave plants away how many people would care for them? I'm attempting to grow lettuce in my window because I want to see if, given the constraints of my urban lifestyle, it's economical and practical to start growing what I tend to eat a lot of. I often feel guilty for buying lettuce year round because I'm all too aware of hidden costs in production and manufacturing. I would like to be more self-sufficient, and I'm fed up with using my lack of a backyard as an excuse not to pursue this project. Lettuce is pretty shade tolerant, and thrives in soils ranging from 50-80 degrees Fahrenheit. If I can do this successfully, can I convince others to follow suit?
-Erica
