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Little Gem Lettuce Seeds

"Miniature romaine-type lettuce"

Sun: Full Sun

Lettuce Type: Romaine

Days to Maturity: 50 Days

Packet: 500 Seeds

Price: $2.49

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Summary

Little Gem is a romaine-type lettuce. Small dark green heads are packed with tender-fresh sweetness. Little Gem is a real petite gourmet treat with its buttery texture and super-sweet flavor. Perfect for individual salads. Small and compact plants make this variety ideal for small gardens or window boxes. Little Gem is very heat resistant and is the one to grow for Hearts of Romaine. Ready to harvest in less than two months.

  • Quick Facts

    • Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa


    • Life Cycle: Annual


    • Light Requirement: Full Sun


    • Planting Season: Cool Season


    • Plant Type: Leafstalk Vegetable


    • Features: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Container Garden


    • Fruit Size: up to 6"


    • Days to Maturity: 50 Days


    • Plant Spacing: 7-8 inches


    • Planting Depth: 1/8 inch


    • Sowing Method: Direct Sow


    • Cold Stratification: No


    • Hardiness Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10