Lactuca sativa Lettuce Seeds are a top choice for gardeners wanting fresh, crisp leaves straight from their vegetable patch or garden. These Non-GMO seeds offer excellent germination and vigorous growth, producing tender, flavorful leaves ideal for salads, wraps, and everyday meals.
Lettuce grows quickly and thrives in cool weather, making it suitable for spring, fall, and even mild winter climates with light protection. High-volume search terms such as lettuce seeds, Lactuca sativa seeds, and garden greens seeds reinforce its popularity among home gardeners and kitchen growers.
These seeds perform well in rows, raised beds, container gardens, and compact urban spaces. With regular harvesting, plants continue producing fresh leaves over an extended season.
Features
- Non-GMO, high-viability seeds
- Produces crisp, tender lettuce leaves
- Suitable for vegetable patches, raised beds, and home gardens
- Fast-growing and beginner-friendly
- Thrives in cool-season conditions
- Excellent for fresh salads, wraps, and kitchen use
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa
- Common Name: Lettuce Seeds
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Plant Type: Cool-season leafy vegetable
- Growth Habit: Compact, leafy rosette
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Loose, well-draining, fertile soil
- Soil pH Range: 6.0–7.0
- Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
- USDA Zones: 2–11
- Temperature Preference: 45–75°F
- Days to Germination: 7–14 days
- Days to Maturity: 40–60 days depending on variety
- Plant Height: 6–12 inches
- Plant Spacing: 6–12 inches
- Row Spacing: 12–18 inches
- Sowing Depth: 1/8 inch
- Planting Season: Early spring or fall
- Container Friendly: Yes, ideal for pots and planters
- Harvest Method: Cut-and-come-again or full-head harvest
- Fertilizer Needs: Prefers compost-rich soil
- Climate Suitability: Cool-season crop
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Garden Use: Vegetable patches, kitchen gardens, raised beds
- Seed Quality: High germination, Non-GMO
Planting Guide
- Scatter seeds lightly or sow in rows at 1/8 inch depth.
- Thin seedlings to 6–12 inches apart once established.
- Provide steady moisture, avoiding waterlogging.
- Partial shade helps prevent heat stress in warm climates.
- Harvest outer leaves regularly or cut full heads at maturity.
