Green Leaf Lettuce seeds - Vegetable Plant

Green leaf lettuce is a loose-leaf variety that forms open rosettes of soft, tender leaves with a light green color. It grows well in cool to mild climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil. This variety establishes quickly and allows for repeated harvesting of outer leaves over time. Green leaf lettuce is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container planting, making it adaptable for a range of growing spaces.

Features

• Loose-leaf type with open rosette growth
• Soft, tender leaves with light green coloration
• Suitable for cool to mild growing conditions
• Adaptable to containers, raised beds, and open ground
• Allows repeated harvesting of outer leaves

Specifications

• Scientific name: Lactuca sativa
• Common name (US): Lettuce
• Seed type / variety: Green leaf (loose-leaf)
• Growth habit: Rosette-forming, loose-leaf plant
• USDA zones: 3–9 (grown as annual)
• Planting season: Early spring and fall
• Growing season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: January to March, September to November
• Germination time and conditions: 5–10 days at 15–20°C
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Mature plant size: 15–25 cm height, 20–30 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 20–25 cm between plants