Lactuca sativa - French mixed salad

1000 seeds

🥬 Lactuca sativa “French Mixed Salad”

Seeding Instructions for Gulf Area

Best Planting Time

• Best grown during the cool season in the Gulf:
  • October to March

Soil Preparation

• Use light, fertile, well-drained soil rich in compost or organic matter.
• Ideal soil pH:
  • 6.0–7.0

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds directly in garden beds, raised beds, hydroponics, or pots.
• Plant seeds:
  • 0.5 cm deep
• Space plants:
  • 15–25 cm apart depending on leaf size.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature:
  • 15–22°C
• Requires:
  • Full sun during winter
  • Partial shade during warmer days

Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist during growth.
• Avoid letting soil dry completely.
• Good drainage is important to prevent root rot.

Germination Time

• Seeds germinate in:
  • 4–10 days

Harvest

• Baby leaves can be harvested in:
  • 25–35 days
• Mature leaves are ready in:
  • 45–60 days

Gulf Climate Tips

• Excellent cool-season crop for Gulf gardens.
• Avoid hot weather above 30°C, which may cause bolting.
• Succession sowing every 2–3 weeks ensures continuous harvest.
• Suitable for pots, balconies, raised beds, and hydroponics.