Lettuce mix, certified organic seeds (Lactuca sativa)

Name: Lettuce mix, certified organic seeds ( Lactuca sativa )
Brand: Gaia
Price: 4.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

Product code : GAIAS-0275

Certified organic blend of various annual, heirloom, and open-pollinated lettuces. Diverse leaves ready to harvest in 45 to 55 days. Read the package instructions before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, and well-draining substrate, then moisten it before sowing the seeds to limit their displacement. Keep the seedbed uniformly moist without standing water, as excess humidity reduces aeration around young roots. Place seedlings in bright light as soon as they emerge and regularly rotate containers to encourage balanced growth. When multiple seedlings compete for the same space, carefully thin to retain the most vigorous specimens without disturbing their roots.

Lettuce mix, certified organic seeds (Lactuca sativa) This Ecocert Canada certified organic mix combines different lettuce varieties for a diverse harvest of tender leaves. Gaia notes that leaf types are particularly cold tolerant. The annual open-pollinated heirloom mix suits salads, sandwiches, wraps, and fresh garnishes. Its assortment makes it easy to prepare salads with varied forms and textures throughout the cool season. The packet contains approximately 300 seeds and provides enough seed for several sowings and repeated fresh cool-season harvests in home gardens and containers. It suits vegetable plots, raised beds, and well-drained pots.

Direct sow as soon as soil can be worked, 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, or start seed indoors three to four weeks before planting out. Maintain the medium at 5 to 20°C, optimally 16 to 18°C; germination generally takes 7 to 10 days. Most lettuces germinate poorly above 25°C. Thin to approximately 6 inches between plants and allow about 24 inches between rows. Succession sowings during cool weather can extend the period of tender harvests. Keep seedlings in bright light after emergence and rotate containers for balanced growth.

Grow the mix in sun or light partial shade and fertile, cool, well-drained soil. Maintain even moisture to keep leaves tender and limit bitterness. Harvest generally begins 45 to 55 days after sowing. Plants reach approximately 6 to 12 inches in height and width and tolerate temperatures near −7°C. Pick outer leaves as needed or cut young heads. Gaia indicates that flavour is especially pleasant in fall after a few cold nights. Keep clean dry leaves refrigerated and use them promptly for the best texture. Wash harvested leaves only when they are ready to be used.

Uses in the garden

Harvest at any time, but flavor is best in autumn after 2-3 cold nights. Alliums, Radishes, Calendula, Broccoli, Beans, Beets, Carrots, Nasturtiums, Dill, Corn, Cucurbits, Cilantro, Strawberries. Packet contains 300 seeds. Alliums, Radishes, Calendula, Broccoli, Beans, Beets, Carrots, Nasturtiums, Dill, Corn, Cucurbits, Cilantro, Strawberries. Read the packet instructions before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-draining substrate, then moisten it before sowing seeds to limit their displacement. Keep the seedling uniformly moist without allowing standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around young roots. Place seedlings in bright light immediately after emergence and rotate containers regularly to promote balanced growth. When multiple seedlings compete for the same space, carefully thin to keep the most vigorous ones without disturbing their roots. Before outdoor planting, gradually acclimate young plants to wind, sun, and temperature fluctuations over several days. Respect the indicated spacing so that air circulates between plants and each has sufficient light, water, and nutrients. Water at the base when the surface begins to dry, then adjust frequency according to weather, drainage, and container volume.

01 How much does the packet contain?

The packet contains approximately 300 seeds of different lettuce varieties. Gaia confirms that these are annual, heirloom, open-pollinated, and organic seeds certified by Ecocert Canada. Read the instructions on the packet before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-draining substrate, then moisten it before sowing the seeds to limit their displacement. Keep the seedlings uniformly moist without allowing standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around young roots. Place the seedlings in bright light as soon as they emerge and regularly rotate the containers to promote balanced growth.

02 How to start sowing?

Sow directly 0.6–1.3 cm deep as soon as the soil can be worked, or start indoors three to four weeks before planting. Maintain 5–20 °C and avoid temperatures above 25 °C. Read the package directions before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-draining substrate, then moisten it before placing the seeds to limit their displacement. Keep the seedbed uniformly moist without allowing standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around the young roots. Place seedlings in bright light upon emergence and rotate containers regularly to promote balanced growth.

03 How long does germination take?

Germination usually takes 7 to 10 days at 5 to 20°C, ideally 16 to 18°C. Keep the substrate evenly moist without standing water. Read the instructions on the packet before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, and well-drained substrate, then moisten it before sowing the seeds to limit their displacement. Keep the seedlings evenly moist without allowing standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around the young roots. Place the seedlings in bright light as soon as they emerge and rotate the containers regularly to promote balanced growth.

04 How to organize your garden planting?

Space plants about 15 cm apart and allow about 60 cm between rows. Depending on the varieties, plants reach about 15 to 30 cm in height and width. Read the package instructions before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained substrate, then moisten it before placing the seeds to limit their movement. Keep the seedlings evenly moist without leaving standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around young roots. Place seedlings in bright light as soon as they emerge and regularly turn containers to promote balanced growth.

05 When should we harvest?

Harvest young or outer leaves 45 to 55 days after sowing, or allow some lettuce to form a head. The leaves are particularly tasty after a few cool nights. Read the package instructions before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained growing medium, then moisten it before planting the seeds to limit their movement. Keep the seedlings uniformly moist without allowing standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around the young roots. Place the seedlings in bright light as soon as they emerge and regularly rotate the containers to promote balanced growth.