Lettuce 'Baby leaf mix'

500 seeds

🥬 Lettuce “Baby Leaf Mix”

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 shallow pots.
• Plant seeds:
  • 0.3–0.5 cm deep
• Scatter seeds lightly for baby leaf production or sow in rows.
• Thin seedlings if overcrowded.

Temperature & Light

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

Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist during growth.
• Avoid allowing soil to dry completely.
• Good drainage prevents root diseases.

Germination Time

• Seeds germinate in:
  • 4–10 days

Harvest

• Baby leaves are ready in:
  • 20–30 days
• Harvest outer leaves regularly for continuous production.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Excellent cool-season crop for Gulf gardens.
• Heat above 30°C may cause bolting and bitter leaves.
• Succession sowing every 2 weeks ensures continuous harvest.
• Ideal for pots, balconies, raised beds, and hydroponics.