Even if the window was a south window with full winter sun, the lettuce would be much too leggy. you need a grow light.

That is what I expected as well. I read on a website that someone had "great results" with planting their lettuce in full shade - and I question the validity of that post.

I can identify with your desire to grow something inside during the winter months. However, you will need lots of light to be successful. I have grown things inside and without adequate lighting the plants will get long and spindly and will not produce.

Here is a link that might be useful: Vegetable Gardens Pro

bsntech I have read the same thing,but it was in the summer in a outside garden shaded by over-story plants. I am growing in my kitchen under two 48 inch shop lights that is four tubes of 32 watts each. It works,but not like summer. Oh and no Sun from south window in here.

Curt :-)