Lettuce Seeds
Lactuca sativa
How to grow Lettuce from seed — sowing depth, method, germination and the best season to sow.
Sowing at a glance
- Difficulty: beginner
- Sowing depth: 5 mm
- Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
- Germination: 7-14 days
- Days to harvest: 50-80 days
- Best sown in: autumn, winter, spring
- Seed storage life: 3 years
- Packet: approx. 300 seeds
When to sow by region
| Region | Sow in |
|---|---|
| sydney | autumn, winter, spring |
| melbourne | spring, autumn |
| brisbane | autumn, winter |
| perth | autumn, winter |
| canberra | spring, autumn |
Sowing steps
- No special pre-treatment needed — sow fresh, viable seed.
- Prepare a weed-free, finely raked bed where the plants are to grow.
- Sow about 5 mm deep and water in gently.
- Keep evenly moist and warm; expect germination in 7-14 days.