"Steve" wrote in message
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On Fri, 01 May 2009 17:35:13 GMT, "Mike" wrote:


"Steve" wrote in message
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On Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:33 GMT, "Mike" wrote:

I have a red leaf (prize head) lettuce and wanted to know in order to
obtain
viable seeds do I need 2 plants? In other words are lettuce plants
self
germinating?



I think you meant self-pollonating, and most lettuce are.
Is this plant a hybrid? Was it the only lettuce you or your neighbors
grew? (Lettuce crosses very easily). Was this the plant that bolted
last?

Yep, I meant to say self pollinating.

No the lettuce isn't a hybrid, it was grown from seed planted directly
from
a retail seed packet.

The plant was saved to obtain seeds because it showed the most robust
growth. I don't have all my lettuce growing in the same spot, this
particular Red leaf and a Butter head were finished first because they
grew
in another area with more sunlight.

I'am still harvesting lettuce to eat in the somewhat shaded area. Which
is
the only area I can plant in the ground, and is adjacent to my neighbor's
2-story house, on top of that the idiot likes to plant palm trees
everywhere
blocking out more winter sunlight.

So, are you telling me these 2 different species of lettuce can cross
pollinate? I had 2 of each in different pots but since you told me, I now
have 1 of each that are sitting about 20 feet apart.

Yes, unfortunately lettuce crosses very easily. The forum at
SeedSavers can offer some help with protecting and saving your seeds,
so that your results will fulfill your wishes.