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title: "What could be the reason for my lettuce and cabbage leaves turning…"
description: "What could be the reason for my lettuce and cabbage leaves turning yellow? It seems to be only the bottom leaves. I have fertilized and watered on the Planta…"
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community: "Edible Gardening"
author: "Daril"
published: "2024-11-22T16:40:37.870943Z"
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# What could be the reason for my lettuce and cabbage leaves turning…

_Posted by Daril on 2024-11-22_

What could be the reason for my lettuce and cabbage leaves turning yellow?

It seems to be only the bottom leaves. I have fertilized and watered on the Planta schedule since planting them.

Could they be overwatered??

## 2 comments

### Kiwiwater commented on 2024-11-26

If ur planting in soil. Cut off any leaves touching ground to prevent disease

#### Daril replied on 2024-11-26

Thank you!

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