How to plant lettuce seeds

Lettuce seeds grow on the flower catkins. When the seeds are gray, black and shiny, they can be harvested. When harvesting, it is recommended to cut them one by one. In order to prevent the grains from falling, harvesting should be done in the early morning. Spread plastic sheets at the edge of the field and place the cut plants on the ground to dry. When the weather is warm, you can plant lettuce seeds.

Lettuce seed sowing time

The time for sowing lettuce seeds is generally in spring and autumn, which can be from August after harvesting the seeds to February of the following year. The most suitable time for sowing is mid-October to mid-December. Of course, early March to early July can also be sown, but the yield may not be high.

How to plant lettuce seeds

1. Select the seed :

Before planting lettuce seeds, you should choose seeds that are free of pests and diseases, soak them in clean water for germination, and wait until the seeds turn a little white before you can plant them.

2. Soil selection:

   When planting lettuce, you can choose to plant it in the open field soil, or you can do substrate cultivation on the balcony, or hydroponics. There are many planting modes, and it is better to choose plants that have been planted with fruits, vegetables, and legumes before. However, when planting lettuce on the balcony, you can plant it in the soil in the flowerpot.