Lactuca sativa
‘Little Gem’ is an English heirloom that is a small variety of romaine, but has the succulent sweetness of a butterhead. The glossy-leafed heads are a petite, growing up to 6″ tall and 4″. The tender, blanched heart is ideal for any recipe that calls for “hearts of romaine”. A frost tolerant annual. Botanical Interests’® Little Gem Romaine Lettuce Seeds are USDA Organic and verified by The Non-GMO Project.
This packet sows up to 114 feet.
Outdoors: Sow 2-4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–70°F.
For Successive Sowings: Sow every 3 weeks until 4-6 weeks before your average first fall frost date. In mild climates, sow in fall and winter for cool season harvests.
Indoors: Sow 4-6 weeks before your average last frost date, and in summer when soil temperatures are too warm (above 80°F) to germinate lettuce seed.
What is an heirloom seed?
An heirloom variety is one that has been passed down from generation to generation. Generally, the variety must have been around for at least 50 years. They are open-pollinated, which means they have been exposed to natural pollination methods like insects or winds. They aren’t hybrids or genetically modified.
