Lactuca sativa 20+ PCS fresh seeds, Lettuce seeds, Leaf lettuce, Green leaf lettuce seeds, Vegetable seeds, Non GMO, Organic seeds

🌱 Lactuca sativa — Lettuce, Leaf lettuce, Green leaf lettuce

Lactuca sativa is a type of annual herbaceous plant. Our product is a packet of 20+ fresh seeds, suitable for organic and non-GMO gardening. Key selling points include high germination rates, cold resistance, and adaptability to various growing conditions.

🌿 Botanical Description

Lactuca sativa develops from a rosette of basal leaves into a stem. The stem is full, strongly branched, flowering, and reaches a height of 60-120 cm. Leaves are yellowish-green, rarely red, and have a distinctive toothed or incised shape. They are obovate, horizontal, sessile, and large, with a smooth or wrinkled texture. The base of the leaves is heart-shaped and arrow-shaped, with bristles along the middle vein on the lower side. Inflorescences are small, pitcher-shaped, and collected in cylindrical heads, located on the stem with a panicle. Flowers are ligulate, bisexual, small, and yellow. The fruit is an achene with a fly.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds at a depth of 1-2 cm, 1-2 weeks after the last frost. Pre-treatment is not required.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C, germination time: 7-10 days.
• Soil type: well-draining, pH: 6.0-7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: keep the soil consistently moist, and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9, frost tolerance: -3 to -5°C.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Lactuca sativa is native to Europe and Asia, and can be found in temperate climates with moderate temperatures and rainfall. It thrives in areas with full sun to partial shade, and well-draining soil.

✨ Interesting Facts

Lactuca sativa has been cultivated for over 4,000 years, and was a staple crop in ancient Greece and Rome. It is a cool-season crop, and can be grown in the spring or fall. Lettuce is a good source of vitamins A and K, and is used in salads, sandwiches, and as a garnish.