I started several varieties of lettuce seed on July 22. Some were up when I checked them this morning. They'll be transplanted in three weeks.

I prefer direct seeding for lettuce. I find that covering the seeding area with burlap and daily watering if necessary brings good results.
I planted a spot for summer lettuce. It gets ¾ shade with morning and evening sun and is going great.

I usually direct seed in the fall since the soil temps are warm enough. But in the late winter I'll start seed indoors under lights and transplant out in a few weeks after sowing. I'm in SC and have lettuce in the garden from Sept until April. Here's a couple pics showing transplant size. Dave

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