Superabsorbent hydrogels are used in agriculture as water and nutrient storage and retention materials, as well as additives that improve soil properties. They are of great interest for agricultural applications, especially in arid regions such as Nigeria, also because they can be used to create systems for the slow release of nutrients into the soil, which are necessary to increase crop yields using environmentally friendly technologies. The aim of the research is to evaluate the effect of super absorbent polymer on growth and yield of Lettuce in Kano, Nigeria. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design factorial of 3×3 factorial design in the greenhouse of Kano Botanic Garden in Kano State Nigeria. The results showed that the use of super absorbent and drought stress has a significant effect on yield of the lettuce and the highest performance (5g) was obtained  and application of 5g super absorbent hydrogel per kilogram of soil. The use of hydrogel at 5g/Kg of soil is therefore recommended for attainment of optimum yield and performance of lettuce.