The Pinetree Winter Lettuce Mix will extend the lettuce season into fall and winter. Plant after the heat of summer for an early fall crop (after Labor Day in southern areas), or plant in a cold frame in the north. Don’t plant too early, or they’ll bolt. 500 seeds PLANTING Lactuca sativa Germination: 4-10 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 60-70ºF. Soil temperatures above 70°F inhibit germination. Seed Sowing Depth: ¼" deep Starting Indoors: Start 3-4 weeks before planting outside. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot, thinning to one per cell/pot. Provide 60-70ºF soil temperatures. Transplant out, 8-12” apart in rows 12” apart. Sowing Outdoors: Spring, when the soil temperature reaches at least 50ºF. Sow 1” apart, thin to 6-12”, depending on the size of lettuce you want, baby to full heads. Keep soil moist during germination. Sow every 2-3 weeks for a longer harvest period. Sow heavy seeded rows every 10-14 days for baby greens using the 1/2 oz. Pinetree Lettuce Mix. How much does a packet plant: 25-40 foot single row Harvest: Cut whole heads, full-sized or baby, at the base, or snip off individual leaves. Tips: Pinetree Winter Lettuce Mix needs fertile soil for optimum growth. Work compost or well-rotted manure into your soil before planting. Provide adequate, even moisture for the best growth. Mulching helps retain moisture.
