Now that my vegetable garden is semi-established (at least, the tomatoes, peppers, and pumpkins are doing well), I find myself going back through the seed catalogs to find other favorites I missed the first time around. And, or course, mostly what I'd like to try are cool-weather crops like lettuce and cabbage. Serves me right for not planning ahead.

Has anyone tried growing lettuce in Georgia's summer heat? I haven't grown it before, but I gather it does best in cool weather. I've located a variety called "Summertime" which is supposed to be slow to bolt, and thought I might give it a try.

Does lettuce need full sun, or would it prefer a shady area (afternoon sun only) that might stay a bit cooler during the day?

Before you suggest it, I know that some of the looseleaf lettuces handle heat better than the heads, but I don't much care for them.

Thanks for your help.

-Kimberly