Lettuce Seeds (Lactuca sativa) are an essential choice for gardeners who want fresh, crisp, and flavorful greens throughout the growing season. These Non-GMO seeds thrive in vegetable patches, raised beds, and home gardens, producing tender leaves ideal for salads, wraps, and sandwiches.
Known for quick growth and reliable germination, lettuce is one of the easiest cool-season vegetables to cultivate. With proper sunlight and moisture, gardeners can enjoy continuous harvests for weeks. Perfect for beginners and experienced growers alike.
Features
- Non-GMO lettuce seeds
- Fast-growing, cool-season leafy greens
- Perfect for home gardens, containers, and vegetable patches
- Crisp, tender leaves ideal for salads and daily use
- Excellent germination rates
- Suitable for successive planting
- Easy to grow for all gardener levels
Specifications
- Common Name: Lettuce
- Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
- Plant Type: Cool-season annual
- Growth Habit: Leafy rosette
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Early spring and fall
- USDA Zones: 3–10
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Loose, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
- Days to Germination: 7–12 days
- Days to Maturity: 45–70 days (varies by type)
- Spacing: 6–12 inches
- Watering: Requires consistent moisture
- Uses: Salads, wraps, garnishes
- Best For: Vegetable patches, raised beds, containers, home gardens
Planting Guide
- Soil Prep: Loosen soil and enrich with compost for tender leaves.
- Sow Seeds: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep directly in the garden.
- Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6–12 inches apart.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
- Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun; tolerates partial shade in hot climates.
- Maintenance: Succession plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvests.
- Harvest: Pick outer leaves as needed or harvest entire heads when mature.
