Growing Lettuce/Endive For Beginners.?

[cleoval]

hi i am a beginner to growing veg. i want to grow lettuce/Endive from seeds in planters. What do i use in the planters please for success.? Do i use multi purpose compost. ? Thanks.

[Chipchopper]

Yes, if you want to grow them in their final position, sow thinly then cover with a thin layer of compost. Try not to wash the seeds into one area when you water them in. thin them out as thy grow.

[Redhelen72]

As chip says try not to wash them into the same area when watering.
You can wet the soil - then sow on top of the wet soil cover with dry soil then use an old milk carton with holes punched in to sprinkle water on top.
I have covered pots over with cling film before to stop the birds getting the seeds and it helps with germination too.
Good luck - its very addictive