200+ Organic Heirloom Little Gem Romaine Lettuce Seeds - Organic-Lactuca sativa (Non Gmo )---A059

200+ Organic Heirloom Little Gem Romaine Lettuce Seeds - Organic (Non Gmo )-A059

Description

An early variety intended for all year round growing. The head is large, round an well-closed. Resistant to bolting and powdery mildew. Lettuce seeds are usually quite easy to sprout. Both the seeds and plants do best in slightly cooler weather, so plan on planting seeds when soil temperatures are below 70 F (21 C) 1)

Sowing seeds. Lettuce is amenable to direct sowing in the ground, but take care to protect for garden pests which will quickly eat or destroy a fragile seedling. For sprouting in containers, choose small containers or flats and plant seeds 1/4-1/2" deep in loose, well-draining soil. Soil temperature should be kept at 60-70 F (15-21 Celsius). Soil temperatures higher than 70 F (21 Celsius)) can inhibit germination and temperatures below 50 F (10 Celsius) may do the same. If conditions are too warm but sprouting seeds is still desired, a trick is to put seeds in a wet paper towel, inside a zip lock bag. Put the bag into the refrigerator for 2-3 days then take the seeds out and sow. Properly sown seeds will generally germinate in 7-14 days. 2) Transplant/thinning.

For direct sown seeds, thin seedlings to 8-12" apart, with rows up to 2-3' apart, to give mature plants room to spread out. For container sown seeds, wait until a few true leaves have developed and carefully transplant to desired location.

If sprouted indoors, make sure to harden off seedlings for 3-5 days prior to transplanting. To harden off, move seedlings to a filtered light location outdoors where they can slowly adapt to sunlight and outdoor conditions. 3) Culture.

Lettuce needs regular watering. Plants will grow best in loose, well-drained soils. Lettuce is very susceptible to nibbling by garden pests, particularly slugs and snails. Make sure to have proper slug barriers in place if slugs are a problem in your garden. Seeds can usually be stored for a minimum of three years.

Sowing instruction Sow time: 

Environment: Full sun to partial shade

Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination

Plant Spacing: 11 - 13 inches(30-40 cm) in rows 11 inches(20 cm) apart Sow seed on soil surface and barely cover. Do not allow seedbed to get really dry. Thin gradually. In cooler climates lettuce may be grown straight through the summer, as well as spring and autumn. Rich, moist soil is necessary. Plants may benefit from a few hours of afternoon shade in hottest summer weather.

Planting Instruction:

Light: Lettuce seeds do best in slightly cooler weather, Plants may however benefit from a few hours of afternoon shade in hottest summer weather.

Soil: For sprouting in containers, choose small containers or flats and plant seeds 1/4-1/2" deep in loose, well-draining soil.

Temperature should be kept at 60-70 F (15-21 Celsius). Soil temperatures higher than 70 F (21 Celsius)) can inhibit germination and temperatures below 50 F (10 Celsius) may do the same.

Germination: sown seeds will generally germinate in 7-14 days.