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Little Gem Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is a delightful miniature Romaine style lettuce that's fun and easy to grow. Savoyed outer leaves hide a dense, blanched hearts. Heads are 4" across and 4-6" height when mature. A carefully selected variety to grow outdoors in the garden planted in the spring or fall. Prefers a bit of shade in hot summer weather. Can also be grown indoors during winter under lights or in hydroponics system. Seed packet contains 500 MG (about 650 seeds).
A leaf of freshly cut lettuce is so much tastier than a plastic-wrapped salad kit. Grow your own and enjoy gourmet salads. Large, premium seed packets give instructions on how to grow and when to plant outdoors.
Sow indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting outdoors or or sow directly as soon as soil is workable. Harden seedlings 2-3 days before setting out. Choose fertile, well-draining rich soil and keep moist. Plants benefit from light shade during hot summer afternoons.
Days to germination: 7-14
Planting depth: 1/4"
Plant Spacing: 6"
Soil Temperature: 50-65°F
Light Requirements: Partial Shade