Honestly, the best strategy for germinating lettuce seeds? Forget them for a bit. Stop obsessing. Go binge-watch a show. The seeds sense your desperation and thrive on neglect. It’s like a bad romance—they only grow when you stop caring.
In summary: cool temps, shallow planting, misting, and acting aloof. Do that, and you’ll have a lush little lettuce jungle in two weeks. Just don’t tell them you actually wanted arugula. They’ll never forgive you.