Little Gem Lettuce Seeds - Compact, Sweet & Crisp Variety for Home Gardens

Enhance your home garden with Little Gem Lettuce seeds, a compact and sweet variety producing crisp, tender leaves. Ideal for fresh salads, sandwiches, and culinary creations, this easy-to-grow lettuce is perfect for gardeners seeking continuous harvests of flavorful greens in limited garden space.

Features:

1. Variety: Little Gem Lettuce
2. Growth habit: Compact, upright rosette
3. Leaf characteristics: Crisp, tender, sweet-flavored leaves
4. Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
5. Soil requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil with consistent moisture
6. Suitable for: Garden beds, raised beds, containers, and home gardens

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Non-GMO seeds
2. Planting Season: Early spring or late summer for fall harvest
3. Zones: USDA Zones 4–10
4. Planting Depth: 0.25 inch (6 mm)
5. Spacing: 6–10 inches (15–25 cm) between plants
6. Germination Time: 7–14 days
7. Days to Harvest: 50–65 days for mature leaves
8. Plant Height: 6–10 inches (15–25 cm)
9. Plant Width: 6–10 inches (15–25 cm)
10. Temperature: Prefers cool weather; avoid high heat to prevent bolting
11. Watering: Moderate, maintain consistent soil moisture
12. Maintenance: Thin seedlings to prevent overcrowding; harvest outer leaves regularly for continuous growth

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds directly in garden soil 0.25 inch deep.
2. Keep soil consistently moist until germination.
3. Thin seedlings to 6–10 inches apart for optimal growth.
4. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth.
5. Provide partial shade during hot periods to prevent bolting.