Little Gem - Lettuce Seeds

Plant seeds directly into the garden starting 4 weeks before average last frost date or as soon as the soil can be worked. You can also start seeds indoors 2-4 weeks before transplanting. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 50-70 degrees. Lettuce seed does not germinate well if soil temperature is above 80 degrees. Resume planting in late summer for a fall harvest. Lettuce is cold tolerant and will tolerate light to moderate frosts. Succession plantings every at 2 weeks intervals will provide a steady supply.

Scientific name: lactuca sativa
Days to maturity: 45-70
Seed depth: 1/4"
Days to sprout: 6-10
Plant spacing: 6-12"(head) 6-8"(leaf)
Row spacing: 1-2'
Light requirements: sunny / partial shade
Plant height: 4-8"
Life cycle: annual
Frost hardy: yes