Organic Silvia Romaine Lettuce Vegetable Garden Seeds - Below Standard - Low Germ

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Germination Details

• Germination: 73%
• State (Utah) Requirements: 80%
• Suggested Use/s: Gardening
• Special Directions: This seed is -7% below standard. Increase the number of seeds you plant accordingly to make sure you get the growth you envision.

What is "Below Standard Seed"?

Simply put, it is 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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Growing Silvia (Organic) Lettuce Seeds in the Vegetable Garden

Surface sow, or gently dust with soil. Lettuce germinates best with some light. Grow lettuce in the cool spring months for the best flavor. Warm temperatures can make it more bitter and increases the likelihood of it bolting (prematurely flowering). When growing during the summer months, partial shade or the use of shade cloth can help encourage sweet and juicy growth.

Organic Silvia Lettuce Seed Uses:

Silvia lettuce can be grown for harvesting as mature romaine lettuce leaves, or whole heads. It is known for its red leaves. It can also be grown for harvesting at the baby leaf stage around 20-30 days.

Seeds Per Package:

• 1 lb - Approximately 400,000 Seeds
• 5 lb Approximately 2,000,000 Seeds