LETTUCE GOURMET SALAD BLEND Heirloom Non-GMO 250 SeedsMicrogreens Salads Cool Season GardeningFresh, Pure Seed – No FillersPRODUCT DESCRIPTIONLactuca sativaSEED TYPE: Heirloom, Open PollinatedGrow Heirloom Lettuce – Plant Gourmet Salad Blend Lettuce SeedsFor a colorful, diverse and gourmet mix of lettuce leaves, we now offer our Gourmet Salad Blend for market growers and home gardeners alike! If you know you would like a variety of lettuce but don’t want to plan it all out and purchase several different types, allow this one lettuce mix to satisfy your needs.Perfect for the indecisive gardener, does well in containers tooBlend of Red and Green Leaf LettucesGreat in containersPrefers Full Sun ExposureFAST FACTSLIFE CYCLE: AnnualPLANTING SEASON: Cool SeasonFRUIT SIZE: 3 to 10 inchesGROWTH HABIT: UprightPLANT CHARACTERISTICS: Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing, Leafy VegetableUSE: Container Garden, Culinary, Shaded GardenGROWING CONDITIONS: Cold Tolerant, Greenhouse, Indoor, OutdoorHARVEST ADVANTAGES: Microgreens PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS: GOURMET SALAD BLEND SEEDSPLANTING SEASON: Cool SeasonSOWING METHOD: Direct SowLIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full Sun, Partial ShadePLANTING DEPTH: 1/8 inchPLANT SPACING: 4 to 16 inchesWATER NEEDS: AverageHARDINESS ZONES: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10DAYS TO MATURITY: 30 to 60 days When to Plant Lettuce SeedsLettuces are a cool season crop and planting in the heat of summer should be avoided, but many varieties mature quickly and often more than one crop can be harvested in spring and late summer.Where to Plant Lettuce SeedsLettuce does best in full sun, however, if you live in a hot climate then some shade will benefit your lettuce. Find an area that has well-draining soil.How to Plant Lettuce SeedsStart lettuce seeds indoors or out, by sprinkling seeds in rows or in containers, and covering with a layer of soil. If starting indoors, cover containers with a plastic bag to create a greenhouse effect and keep warm. Sprouts should appear within a week to 10 days. Once sprouted, remove the plastic and provide plenty of light. Once seedlings have a few sets of true leaves, transplant to individual containers. Harden off seedlings about a week before transplanting out of doors. In outdoor beds, either thin or place transplants to desired spacing. We recommend approximately 4 inches apart for leaf lettuce varieties, 8 inches apart for loose-head types, and 16 inches for firm-head types. How to Harvest LettuceHarvest your lettuce when it is full size but not quite mature. You can remove the outer leaves to harvest and leave the inner leaves to grow. You can pull up the entire plant or cut it off if it is a Butterhead and Romaine variety, or you can pick it when the center is firm if it is a Crisphead variety. *The crisper the lettuce head, the less heat tolerant they will be. Lettuces can tolerate cold, but care should be taken to protect them from wind. Lettuce and other leafy greens have high water transpiration rates and should be kept consistently moist and in well drained soil. If leaves begin to wilt, plants need more water. Hand weed as necessary, but take care of shallow roots.WE SHIP FAST & FREE! Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges). ORDER $10+ in the same day and we will ship in a Padded Envelope with a 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Pack (500mg)ORDER $25+ in the same day and we will ship in a First Class Package with TRACKING and two 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Packs (500mg each) CUSTOMER SERVICEWe will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment!Leaving Feedback for your seller. eBay guidelines: When you receive your seeds please leave a positive for us. If you have any problem at all no need to leave neutral or negative – message me and we will fix it! What should I consider before rating a seller’s performance? In general, here’s what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS is experiencing delays due to Covid.) Were the shipping and handling costs reasonable? They are FREE! If you communicated with the seller, were your questions or concerns addressed? Did the seller respond within a reasonable amount of time? Before you consider leaving a negative give the seller a chance to fix the problem. Negative Feedback directly impacts their business. If you don’t get your item within 10 working days message me directly. You do not need to do an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please and I will refund or reship. Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness!30 Day Return Policy If you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy. Please return it in the same condition it was received.