![]() Hardening off is the 1 week process of moving plants outdoors for part of each day to gradually introduce them to direct sunlight, dry or moist air, and cooler nights.Ĭhoose an outdoor location that receives 6-8 hours of direct sunlight, or for hot climates plant in semi-shade. When seedlings are 3-4 weeks old and outside temperatures are between 45-70˚, begin hardening off your lettuce plants. We recommend using our Organic Starter & Transplanter fertilizer. Then once every month lightly top dress soil with organic fertilizer and water in thoroughly. Thin by cutting off at soil level with scissors being careful not to disturb the roots of the remaining seedlings. Thin seedings to the amount of lettuce you have room to grow upon transplanting. NOTE: lettuce seed can enter thermal dormancy when exposed to high temperaturesĮach full grown lettuce head requires 8-10” of space. Keep seedlings in a well-ventilated room or use a small fan to increase airflowĦ-8 hours per day of direct sunlight, or 12-16 hours per day grow lightsĤ5-70 degrees (60-68 degrees is best for sprouting). DO NOT over-water or white fuzz (fungus) will grow on pots and soil. Allow the top 1/2’ of soil to dry slightly between waterings. Soil should be loose and moist, never hard packed.Ģ-3 oz per watering, or less per pot. Use seed starting organic potting mix or Spade To Fork organic soil disks. Start indoors in small 4 inch pots in a cool location no hotter than 70 degrees ( NOTE: lettuce seed can enter thermal dormancy when exposed to high temperatures) . Sprinkle only 4-5 seeds spaced evenly per pot over seed-starting, moist soil, then barely cover the seeds with a light sprinkling of soil (do not pack). There are many different varieties, but they generally all have similar needs and the only difference falls in how they are harvested. Below is our simple guide to growing lettuce from seeds: Lettuce is a quick growing, cool-weather crop, that is a staple in our home garden.
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