LIFELEX Lettuce Vegetable Seed (19 per packet)

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LIFELEX

Lettuce Vegetable Seed_83

19 per packet

Lettuce Vegetable

No

Indoor, Outdoor

Vegetable

Yes

Asteraceae.

Lactuca sativa.

Primarily grown for its leaves, which are used in salads, sandwiches, and wraps.

For healthy germination and growth, lettuce seeds require soil that is rich in nutrients, especially nitrogen, and has good drainage and a near-neutral pH. A successful soil mix can be created using compost or well-rotted manure, which provides a balanced source of nutrients.

You can sow lettuce seeds by starting them indoors in trays or by directly sowing them outdoors. Starting seeds indoors is recommended for head lettuce varieties like romaine and iceberg, while direct sowing works well for loose-leaf types. Lettuce is a cool-season crop that grows best in temperatures between 15°C and 25°C.

15 Days

250 ml for 3 days

Less than 3 hours a day

72 Months

Mixed Soil (50% Clay + 50% Sand)

19 per packet

To care for lettuce seeds, sow them shallowly in loose, well-drained soil and keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy. Provide 4–6 hours of sunlight daily, with partial shade in hot climates. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer or compost, thin seedlings when they are 3–4 cm tall, and protect them from pests like slugs and snails.

Beyond variety, other key features of lettuce seeds include their germination characteristics, resistance to diseases and bolting, and suitability for specific growing methods. Modern breeding efforts have created advanced seeds with enhanced reliability and performance.

Lettuce seeds, known scientifically as Lactuca sativa, are small, teardrop-shaped achenes with a range of defining characteristics. Key features of the seeds themselves include germination rate and seed color, while their defining characteristics largely depend on the variety of lettuce, which influences qualities such as taste, texture, and growth habit.