How to Make a Lettuce Ball

Soak the moss ball in water for 10 minutes. Let excess water drain from moss ball. Do not squeeze the moss ball to remove any liquid, just let it drain naturally over a sink or bucket.

While the moss ball is still damp, make 1-inch holes, using your finger or the head of a screwdriver. Space them evenly around the moss ball, making sure to leave at least 2 inches between each hole for future growth.

Remove lettuce and other greens from their plastic bedding pots. Insert the roots of the greens into the holes you made. If the hole is larger than the plants, squeeze the sides of the moss around the stem to hold the plants in place until they root into the moss.

Hang the lettuce ball in a sunny spot. Although lettuce prefers full sun for best growth, part sun is tolerated. Water the lettuce ball thoroughly and watch your greens grow.