Want your lettuce to sprout like it’s on a schedule? Start with fresh seeds. Lettuce seeds lose viability fast—after a year, their germination rate can drop to 50%. It’s like buying concert tickets from last year; the show might still happen, but the odds are meh.
Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Use a spray bottle to mist the surface daily—it’s meditative, I swear. And if your room is cold, place a seedling heat mat under the tray; aim for soil temperature around 60–70°F (15–21°C). That’s the sweet spot where lettuce says, “Okay, I’m in.”
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Another pro move: pre-soak your seeds for 12 to 24 hours before planting. This softens the seed coat and shaves a day or two off the wait. It’s like giving them a running start.
