Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences1028-88801812-5735Asian Network for Scientific Information10.3923/pjbs.2011.747.751Lactuca sativa) as Affected by Clay Pot Irrigation and Spacing]]>AbubakariAbdul-Halim NyarkoGeorge SheilaMaalinyuur 1220111414An experiment (Completely Randomized Design) was set up to determine the effects of Clay Pot Sub-surface Irrigation (CPSI) and spacing on the growth and fresh weight of lettuce (Lactuca sativa). The treatments were: CPSI with spacing; 15x15 cm, 20x20 cm and 30x30 cm. Control treatments were Watering Can Irrigation (WCI) with the same spacing as above. Treatments were replicated three times given a total of 18 experimental units. Eighteen large enamel basins of 50/20 cm (diameter/height) were filled with good topsoil and a clay pot buried neck deep in each of the basins. Seedlings were planted in all the eighteen basins. Five Hundred mL of wastewater was applied daily to plants in each container having either clay pot or watering can treatment. Plant height increased from 2.50 to 4.25 cm within 6 Weeks after Transplanting (WAT) under CPSI and only increased from 2.14 to 2.99 cm under WCI. The CPSI also supported better leave growth and fresh weight. The fresh weight of lettuce increased almost two fold under 15x15 cm spacing compared to 20x20 and 30x30 cm.]]>Abubakari, A.H., R. Husseini and P.E. Addi,20112011Bainbridge, D.A.,2001487988Daka, A.E.,20012001Maboko, M.M. and C.P. du Ploy,2008Lactuca sativa L.) for winter production in a soilless production system.]]>2113117Ware, G.W. and J.P. McCollum,19752nd Edn.,Pages: 599Pages: 599Oboubie, E., B. Keraita, G. Danso, P., Amoah, O.O. Cofie, L. Raschid-Sally and P. Drechsel,2006Pages: 150Pages: 150Pace Project,20112011WHO,20063rd Edn.,Pages: 100Pages: 100