{"product_id":"lettuce-organic-rhone-pelleted-seed-50","title":"Lettuce organic Rhône Pelleted seed 50","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n            SCIENTIFIC NAME:\u003cbr\u003eLactuca sativa\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE:\u003cbr\u003eLettuce is a hardy, cool-weather crop and can be planted with your earliest worked soil. It grows best at 60–65°F (16–18°C) and germinates best below 70°F (21°C), so careful variety selection is key for success in hotter weather. Sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply of either full heads or salad mix.\u003cbr\u003ePELLETED SEED:\u003cbr\u003ePelleted seed requires a little extra attention when it comes to watering, as it performs best with consistent, moderate soil moisture throughout the germination period. An initial watering will split or dissolve the pellet, but if the soil is allowed to dry out before the germination period is over, the seed may receive insufficient moisture for optimal germination.\u003cbr\u003ePELLET STORAGE:\u003cbr\u003ePelleting offers many advantages, but the pelleting process also shortens the shelf life of the seed. We recommend using pelleted seed within one year of purchase. If you need to store pelleted seeds until planting, protect them from heat and humidity in a cool, dark, dry place. If you prefer to store your seed in the refrigerator, be sure to place the seed in an air-tight container to protect it from fluctuations in humidity.\u003cbr\u003eTHERMAL DORMANCY:\u003cbr\u003eLettuce seed can enter thermal dormancy when exposed to high temperatures. Optimum germination results at soil temperatures of 60–68°F (15.5–20°C). The priming process in pelleted lettuce seeds broadens the temperature range in which the seeds will germinate, overcoming some of their thermal dormancy.\u003cbr\u003eTRANSPLANTING for HEAD LETTUCE:\u003cbr\u003e3–4 weeks before field planting, sow in 128-cell trays barely covered with vermiculite or fine soil. If necessary, utilize shade and frequent misting to keep trays cooled below 75°F (25°C) during germination. Young plants properly hardened at least 3–5 days before planting can survive temperatures as low as 20°F (-6°C). Transplant iceberg, romaine, and butterhead lettuce 10–12\" apart in rows 15–18\" apart, other types 8–10\" apart in rows 12–18\", and mini heads as close as 6\" in a grid. \u003cbr\u003eDIRECT SEEDING for BABY LEAF:\u003cbr\u003eSeeds can germinate well in soils as low as 40°F (4°C) but often poorly above 75°F (24°C). Sow 4–6 seeds\/inch in rows at least 2\" apart. Cover lightly to 1\/8\" and firm gently. Dry soil must be watered to ensure coolness and moisture for uniform germination. \u003cbr\u003eHARVEST:\u003cbr\u003eHead Lettuce: Cut at base, keeping wrapper leaves for handling loss. Consider cutting alternating plants to extend harvest window, allowing remaining plants to continue to grow. Pack heads in layers facing cut ends away. Wash off sap and cool immediately to prevent staining and dehydration. Baby Leaf: Harvest about 1\" above the growing point when leaves reach desired harvestable length, about 3–4\" long. Remove harvest debris to improve regrowth quality.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"wt-text-caption wt-sem-text-secondary wt-mt-xs-6\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"wt-text-title-small wt-sem-text-primary wt-pb-xs-1\"\u003eProduction partners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        TattooGardener makes this item with help from\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003cspan id=\"production-partners-content-toggle\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv data-clg-id=\"WtInlineToggle\" class=\"wt-content-toggle--truncated-inline-multi\"\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"wt-content-toggle__trigger-wrapper\"\u003e\n                    \n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cp id=\"production-partners-content\" class=\"wt-text-truncate--multi-line\" aria-hidden=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n                    Tattoo Gardner, Bixby, OK\n                \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Velldonetradellc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43682071707737,"sku":"6TDIGOW","price":2.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7744\/9049\/files\/Output_54.jpg?v=1784279170","url":"https:\/\/velldonetradellc.com\/products\/lettuce-organic-rhone-pelleted-seed-50","provider":"Velldonetradellc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}