10 Gr (6000 Seeds) Baby Leaf Lettuce Seeds for Planting, Greens Lettuce Seeds

1. Prepare Your Growing Area

Soil: Loose, fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter.

pH: Ideal range 6.0–7.0.

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade (4–6+ hours of sunlight daily).

Bed Size: 50–100 sq ft is sufficient for 6,000 seeds if sown densely for baby leaves.

2. Sowing Seeds

Seed size: Very small, easy to broadcast.

Method:

Broadcast sowing: Sprinkle seeds evenly over prepared soil.

Row sowing: Sow seeds thinly in rows spaced 6–8 inches apart.

Seed Depth: Cover seeds lightly — about 1/8 inch (3 mm) with fine soil or vermiculite.

Spacing: For baby leaves, sow densely; no thinning needed if harvesting young.

3. Watering & Germination

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Germination takes 7–14 days depending on temperature.

Ideal soil temperature for germination: 60–70°F (15–21°C).

4. Care & Maintenance

Thin seedlings if they get too crowded (optional for baby leaves).

Water regularly to maintain moisture.

Mulch lightly to retain moisture and reduce weeds.

Use a balanced, nitrogen-rich fertilizer every 3 weeks to promote leaf growth.

5. Harvesting

Baby leaf lettuce is typically harvested at 3–4 weeks after sowing, when leaves are about 2–4 inches long.

Cut leaves 1 inch above soil level to allow regrowth (cut-and-come-again method).

Can get 2–3 harvests per planting if cared for well.

6. Pests & Problems

Watch for aphids, slugs, and leaf miners.

Use organic insecticidal soap or handpick pests.

Avoid overhead watering to reduce fungal diseases.

7. Storage

Store harvested leaves in the refrigerator in a plastic bag or container.

Use within 5 days for best freshness.