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Lettuce Seeds - Little Gem

Old English heirloom variety with a nutty flavor

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Lactuca sativa

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 30 to 60 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

An olde English heirloom variety, Little Gem is as tasty as it is diminutive. An excellent salad lettuce, Little Gem tends to have a pleasantly distinctive nutty flavor. All in all, an excellent lettuce worth a try. Note: lettuce dorks have argued for decades as to whether Little Gem should be considered a Butterhead or Romaine variety. As for us, we've declared neutrality in this lettuce war, and have decided to let the customers decide for themselves!

  • • Butterhead / Romaine type lettuce
  • • Delicious nutty taste
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Cool Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 4 to 16 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 970
1 Ounce 30,510

Planting Guide

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Lettuce Seeds - Little Gem

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Lettuce Seeds - Little Gem FAQs

What type of seed is Little Gem Lettuce?

Little Gem Lettuce is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Little Gem Lettuce get?

Little Gem Lettuce grows to up to 6 inches.

What is the flavor profile of Little Gem Lettuce?

Little Gem Lettuce has a flavor profile described as slightly sweet, buttery, and nutty.

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