50 Seeds of Ruffec Curly Scarole, Cichorium Endivia

Sowing lettuce seeds is quite simple and can be done indoors or outdoors, depending on the season. Here are the steps to follow:

### 1. Choose the right moment
- **Indoors**: If you want to start early in the season, sow your lettuce seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last expected frost.
- **Outdoors**: Sow directly outdoors, as soon as the soil is sufficiently warmed and there is no longer any risk of frost (generally from the end of spring).

### 2. Prepare the ground
- If you are sowing outdoors, prepare loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
- For indoor sowing, use trays or seed trays with light, airy potting soil.

### 3. Sowing the seeds
- **Sowing in rows**: Make shallow furrows (about 0.5 cm) in the soil or compost. Place the salad seeds in the furrows, spacing them slightly apart (about 2 to 3 cm).
- **Broadcasting**: You can also scatter the seeds evenly over the surface. Then, cover them lightly with a thin layer of soil or potting soil.

### 4. Watering
- Water gently after sowing so as not to dislodge the seeds. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.
- If sowing indoors, be careful not to overwater to avoid mold growth.

### 5. Germination
- Germination of lettuce seeds generally takes between 7 and 14 days depending on temperature and humidity conditions.
- Lettuce seeds prefer temperatures around 15-18°C to germinate.

### 6. Thinning
- Once the plants have a few leaves, you may need to thin them out to prevent them from crowding each other. Leave about 15-20cm between each plant.

### 7. Maintenance
- Continue to water regularly, but avoid saturating the soil. You can also add light fertilizer to promote growth.
- If you sow outdoors, protect young plants from slugs and other pests.

By following these steps, you should have a nice harvest of fresh salads from your seedlings!