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6. 2850.26 Wildfire Lettuce mix vegetable seed – 3 X 1 ounce seeds
Days to maturity – 28 days
High percentage of red leaves. This blend was created for high color contrast of the darkest red varieties paired with vibrant green varieties. Includes green oakleaf, red oakleaf, green romaine, red romaine, and red leaf lettuces. Varieties are subject to change depending upon availability. Avg. 31,400 seeds/oz. Packet: 1,000 seeds.
GROWING INFORMATION
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lactuca sativa
CULTURE: Lettuce is a hardy, cool-weather crop and can be planted with your earliest worked soil. It grows best at 60–65°F (16–18°C) and germinates best below 70°F (21°C), so careful variety selection is key for success in hotter weather. Sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply of either full heads or salad mix.
PELLETED SEED: Pelleted seed requires a little extra attention when it comes to watering, as it performs best with consistent, moderate soil moisture throughout the germination period. An initial watering will split or dissolve the pellet, but if the soil is allowed to dry out before the germination period is over, the seed may receive insufficient moisture for optimal germination.
PELLET STORAGE: Pelleting offers many advantages, but the pelleting process also shortens the shelf life of the seed. We recommend using pelleted seed within one year of purchase. If you need to store pelleted seeds until planting, protect them from heat and humidity in a cool, dark, dry place. If you prefer to store your seed in the refrigerator, be sure to place the seed in an air-tight container to protect it from fluctuations in humidity.
THERMAL DORMANCY: Lettuce seed can enter thermal dormancy when exposed to high temperatures. Optimum germination results at soil temperatures of 60–68°F (15.5–20°C). The priming process in pelleted lettuce seeds broadens the temperature range in which the seeds will germinate, overcoming some of their thermal dormancy.