Grow your own fresh cream lettuce from these high-quality vegetable seeds. This variety features large, soft, ruffled green leaves with a smooth, creamy texture and delicate sweet flavor, no bitter taste. The tender leaves are perfect for raw salads, sandwiches, wraps and side dishes. You can pick outer leaves continuously while letting the center keep growing, extending the harvest period. It adapts well to container planting on balconies, raised garden beds and backyard edible gardens.
Specifications: Seed type: Cream Lettuce Germination rate: ≥85% Plant height: 20–30cm Days to maturity: 40–50 days Growth habit: Cool season leafy vegetable
Planting Method: Sow seeds on the surface of loose, fertile and well-drained soil in spring or autumn. Cover seeds with an extremely thin layer of fine soil, about 0.2–0.5cm. Keep soil moist, maintain temperature at 15–20°C for quick germination. When seedlings grow 3–4 true leaves, thin out seedlings to leave 10–15cm space between each plant. It prefers partial sun or 4–6 hours of sunlight daily. Water gently and frequently to keep soil damp; avoid drought which will cause bitter leaves. Harvest outer mature leaves first for repeated picking.
Storage & Transportation Notes: Store cream lettuce seeds in cool, dry, dark surroundings, stay away from high temperature and humid air. Seal the package tightly after opening to prevent moisture from reducing seed germination rate. During transport, avoid heavy squeezing, high heat and wet conditions. Keep seeds separate from damp goods and strong-smelling chemicals.
Suitable Planting Region & Value: It fits most temperate and subtropical climate zones. Suitable for outdoor garden beds, balcony pot planting and small kitchen gardens. It is rich in vitamins and dietary fiber for daily fresh salad meals. Fast growth and easy to manage, it is one of the best beginner-friendly leafy greens for home edible gardens.
FAQ: Q: How soon can I harvest cream lettuce? A: The first harvest can start around 40 days after sowing. You can pick outer leaves and keep the plant growing for multiple harvests.
Q: Can cream lettuce grow in pots? A: Yes, use wide pots with drainage holes, place in cool spots with bright indirect light.
Q: Does it tolerate hot weather? A: It prefers cool conditions. High temperature will trigger bolting and bitter leaves, so plant in spring or fall.
