http://www.heirloomseeds.com/germination.html SEED GERMINATION SOIL TEMPERATURES Lettuce 65 to 70 degrees F 7 to 10 days Okie zone 7a aka " Ranchmama " ******************************************* ----- Original Message ----- > >Dear list, > > I sowed lettuce seeds about 2 weeks ago -- and nothing has come up at all. > > Not one little old sprout to hope on. I put them in prepared soil, kept > >them damp each day - plus we had some good rains - I've never tried lettuce > >seeds before and am now wondering if someone with more experience than I > >could offer me some suggestions? They weren't in a cold frame, just out in > >the garden. Temps here have been 40 - 60 range, in general. I put out red > >sail and simpson elite seeds. Any thoughts or words of wisdom? > > > > Carolyn