Lettuce Little Gem

Little Gem Lettuce is a Cos lettuce with compact, thick heads, about 15cm high. Green, crumpled outer leaves, more light-green interior. Excellent, sweet, juicy and crispy flavour. Can be sown tightly together. Was introduced in 1903. Lactuca sativa. 150seeds/pack

How to Grow

Can be sown directly in the garden when the soil is ready or be pre-cultivaded before planting in the garden. Sow the seeds shollow, about 0,5cm deap. Best temperature for germination is below 18°C. If the temperature is higher the germination rate will be lower and the seedlings will be weak. Can be sown successively for access throughout the season. Do not let the seedlings dry out. When the plants are established they tolereat cold weather.