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Lettuce Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMELactuca sativa

USD 10.99

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Lettuce is the ideal beginner crop — cut-and-come-again leaves for fresh salads in just a few weeks.

GERMINATION5-10 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun to Partial Shade (3-6 hours daily)

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Germination01

5-10 days

Light02

Full Sun to Partial Shade (3-6 hours daily)

Temperature03

55-65F

Hardiness04

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THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Lettuce care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Lactuca sativa
Common names
Romaine, Iceberg
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Lactuca
Species
L. sativa
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Start growing

Sow cool. Some need light to germinate.

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Growing with your kit

‘Cut-and-Come-Again’ allows weekly Seeds In A Cup® harvest.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Fast baby harvest (30d), Head (60d).

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Growing conditions

Temperate; needs cool germination soil.

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Weather & tolerances

Bolts/bitter above 80°F.

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Pests & plant health

Slugs, downy mildew.

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Plant safety

Safe for consumption.

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Botanical features

Annual with milky sap (lactucarium).

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Varieties

‘Little Gem’, ‘Parris Island’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Salad basis. high vitamins

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Native range & distribution

Mediterranean native; Global staple.

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Conservation

Thousands of heirlooms secure.

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Name origins

Latin ‘lac’ (milk), from milky stalk sap.

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History

Egyptians grew for oil; Greeks for medicine.

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Lettuce is the ideal beginner crop — cut-and-come-again leaves for fresh salads in just a few weeks. How to grow Lettuce from seed Scatter the seeds on the surface and press them in lightly — they need a little light to sprout, so don't bury them. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Lettuce sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Lettuce at a glance Botanical name: Lactuca sativa Germination: 5-10 days at 55-65F USDA zones: Any Zone If grown indoors Mature size: 6-12 inches Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (3-6 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-7+ Seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Lettuce Seed Starter Grow Kit? How do I grow Lettuce from seed? Moisten the included soil, sow your Lettuce seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit. How long do Lettuce seeds take to germinate? Lettuce seeds typically sprout in 5-10 days at 55-65F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions. Does this kit use real potting soil? What if my seeds don't sprout?
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How do I grow Lettuce from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Lettuce seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Lettuce seeds take to germinate?

Lettuce seeds typically sprout in 5-10 days at 55-65F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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