Wild Lettuce Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Wild Lettuce seeds grow into upright plants with elongated, slightly serrated leaves and a branching growth habit. This plant is adaptable to a wide range of climates and performs well in garden beds and naturalized areas with well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moderate, consistent moisture for steady development. The plants establish over a moderate growing period and are commonly cultivated in home gardens and open spaces.

Features

• Upright, branching growth habit
• Suitable for garden beds and naturalized planting areas
• Adaptable to a range of climate conditions
• Produces elongated, slightly serrated leaves
• Suitable for home gardening and open landscape planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Lactuca virosa
• Common Name (US): Wild Lettuce
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching plant
• USDA Zones: 5 to 10
• Planting Season: Spring, Fall
• Growing Season: Spring to Summer, Fall
• Sowing Season: February to April, September to October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 14 days at 15 to 22°C with consistent moisture
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil with moderate fertility
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture without waterlogging
• Mature Plant Size: 60 to 150 cm height, 30 to 60 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 30 to 45 cm apart