Lettuce - Romaine, Little Gem Seeds

Grow Little Gem lettuce from seed, a unique heirloom variety that combines some of the best qualities of romaine and butterhead lettuce. Though technically a small Cos (romaine) variety, Little Gem forms compact, dense heads that resemble miniature butterhead lettuce.

This variety produces bright green heads about 5 inches across with crisp, crunchy hearts and a rich, sweet flavor. Little Gem is known for its excellent texture and heat tolerance, making it a reliable choice for an extended growing season.

Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, or harvesting as whole mini heads, Little Gem lettuce seeds are a great choice for Tower Garden and other hydroponic systems, containers, raised beds, or traditional gardens.

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Each packet contains 1 gram which is approximately 500 to 600 seeds.

Thrives in cool spring and fall weather (50° F to 60° F). but can handle summer heat. Can withstand occasional exposure to light frost but if very cold weather is coming, protect your plants with a frost cover.

Plant 1 seed per rockwool cube.

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