Days To Germination: 7-14 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 40F to 75F
Days To Harvest: 30-75 days
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Spacing, Seed: ¼ inch
Spacing, Row:   12-18 inches
Spacing, Plant:   10-12 inches
Light: Sunny Location

SOWING: Lettuce is hardy and can be planted as soon as the soil can be worked.  Can be direct seeded to a depth of 1/8 inch, and firm soil gently. Or can be started indoors 2 to 3 weeks before last frost. Also can be sown in the Fall.

GERMINATION: 7-14 days, depending upon soil and weather conditions.     

THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: When seedlings are 1 to 2 inches high, thin/transplant to 10 to 12 inches apart. Replant thinned plants.

HARVEST: With scissors 1 inch above soil line when plants are 4 to 6 inches high. Most varieties will grow back.

SUGGESTIONS: Sow every 2-3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh lettuce. In dry weather, keep soil moist and during germination. Grows best in cooler weather.

LETTUCE, Mixed Greens
Mesclun Mix
Lactuca sativa

35 to 75 days. A delicious and colorful mixture of different textures, colors, and flavors. Includes a green and red mixture of arugala, spinach, mizuna, and endive. Harvest young for a colorful salad of mixed baby greens, or later for a more substantial harvest. Can also be used for a garnish bed for braised meats, pasta or vegetables. Harvest in 35 to 75 days.