Red Oakleaf Lettuce Vegetable Garden Seeds - Below Standard - Low Germ

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Germination Details

• Germination: 72%
• Federal and State (Utah) Requirements: 80%
• Suggested Use/s: Gardening
• Special Directions: This seed is 8% below standard. Increase the number of seeds you plant accordingly to make sure you achieve the desired crop.

What is "Below Standard Seed"?

Simply put, it is a seed that doesn't meet our state's (Utah) germination standard, a standard that varies slightly from seed to seed. Any seed intended for gardening that has a below-standard germination rate cannot be sold alongside those that meet the state requirements (which often reflect the national requirements for germination).

We send samples of all our seed to the Utah Department of Agriculture, where they perform several tests to assess the quality of the seed. These state-wide and national seed standards are in line with Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA), which exist to ensure consumers that they are getting the highest quality seed, as advertised. Since this seed doesn't meet the state standard, we mark it as "Below Standard Seed".

Low germination seeds are non-refundable.

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Red Oakleaf Lettuce Growth Habits:

Start by sowing the Oakleaf lettuce seeds 1/8 inch in soil, in thin rows one to two inches apart. Ensure enough space between seeds for the lettuce to grow, as overcrowding can cause the lettuce to have a bitter taste. Firm the soil lightly. While growing, keep the soil well-watered. Harvest around 55 days after planting.

Seeds Per Package:

• 5 lb - Approximately 544,000 Seeds
• 25 lb - Approximately 2,720,000 Seeds