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- Caused by calcium deficiency at the leaf tip â calcium transport requires transpiration
- Common in fast-growing, densely headed lettuces: butterhead, romaine, Boston types
- Occurs even when reservoir calcium levels are adequate
- Triggered by low VPD, high humidity, and insufficient airflow across the canopy
- Prevention: increase airflow, reduce humidity, space plants wider, use oscillating fans
- Some lettuce varieties are genetically tip-burn resistant â choose these for dense systems