Once your lettuce seeds break through the soil, the real excitement begins. Those tiny sprouts may not look like much now, but they’re your first reward — and the beginning of a crisp, leafy harvest ahead. Knowing what healthy sprouts look like helps you give them the best care right from the start.
What Healthy Lettuce Sprouts Look Like
- Appear as two small, rounded leaves (called cotyledons)
- Usually light green and upright
- May be delicate or thin-stemmed, especially in low light
- Grow in even rows or clusters, depending on how you sowed
Don’t panic if they’re small — lettuce seedlings are naturally tiny and fragile in the first few days.
Care Tips for Lettuce Sprouts
- Keep soil evenly moist, not wet
- Provide bright, indirect light (or use grow lights 2–4 inches above seedlings)
- Avoid wind or harsh sun — sprouts dehydrate easily
- Begin gentle airflow to prevent mold (open a window or use a small fan nearby)
What to Watch For
- Stretching or leaning = not enough light
- Pale or yellow sprouts = overwatering or poor drainage
- Damp, collapsed stems = damping-off disease (thin out and increase airflow)
You won’t need to fertilize yet — just focus on light, moisture, and spacing.
AiFarming helps you monitor growth: With visual growth guides, photo comparisons, and custom care checklists, AiFarming makes early-stage lettuce care easy — even for first-time growers.