Lettuce Seed Germination Methods and the Profit Prospects for Growing Them in 2019

Lettuce is a common leafy green vegetable in daily life, similar in appearance to celtuce. It is deeply loved by people for its varied ways of eating and good taste, and many people like to grow a few pots at home. So how do you germinate lettuce seeds? Is it profitable to grow them in 2019?

I. Introduction to Lettuce:

1. What varieties of lettuce are there?

Lettuce includes crisphead lettuce, curly-leaf lettuce and upright lettuce, among which crisphead lettuce and curly-leaf lettuce are the two more common types in daily life.

2. Can eating lettuce help with weight loss?

Eating lettuce can help with weight loss, because lettuce is very low in calories, containing 17 kcal per 100g, equivalent to 2 minutes of running or 1 minute of jump rope, so it can be eaten directly. Before eating, however, it is best to soak it in salt water to effectively remove pesticides.

II. How do you germinate lettuce seeds?

1. Seed selection: What kind of seeds are good to choose?

When selecting seeds, it is best to choose seeds with a glossy, plump appearance that are undamaged and disease-free.

2. Soaking seeds: How long is good to soak them?

Put the selected seeds in water and soak them for 3 to 4 hours. After the seeds have fully absorbed water, take them out and let the water dry off.

3. Germination: How do you germinate them?

Put the soaked seeds into a cloth bag, then place it in the refrigerator, set the temperature to 5-10 degrees, and refrigerate for four or five days. During germination, take them out once a day and rinse them in water. Repeat this, and the seeds will sprout quickly. When the seed germination rate reaches about 67%, they can be taken out and sown. Of course, if there is no refrigerator at home, you can hang them in a well for four or five days, which can also speed up germination.

III. Is it profitable to grow lettuce in 2019?

1. Lettuce has high nutritional value. It can not only be eaten raw, but also stir-fried, boiled, and so on. Especially in barbecue restaurants, hot pot restaurants, dining establishments and other places, many people like to eat lettuce, so market demand is very high, and growing it in 2019 is profitable.

2. Lettuce is easy to grow. It can be grown not only in soil but also hydroponically, and it can be harvested after just one and a half months of growing. In addition, the investment cost is low. Generally, only 1000-2000 yuan is needed to grow one mu of lettuce. Now one jin of lettuce is about 4 yuan per kilogram, and one mu of land can produce 2000 kilograms. That means one mu of land can sell for about 4000 yuan. After deducting labor costs, management fees and so on, one mu of land can earn about 6000 yuan, and at worst about 4000 yuan. So from this analysis, growing it in 2019 is still profitable.

3. Although lettuce is easy to grow, the growing range in our country is wide, so market competition is very strong. If you have no sales channel yourself and sell to middlemen, generally you cannot sell it for much money. So if you find a good sales channel, it is still profitable in 2019. However, before growing it, it is best to do a risk assessment and prepare countermeasures, because the more people who grow it, the greater the risk.

The above is a detailed introduction to how to germinate lettuce and whether growing it in 2019 can make money. I hope it helps everyone. The above are all reference opinions. Specifically, you need to investigate the market before making a decision. After all, investment carries risks and should be done cautiously.