Little Gem Lettuce, Heirloom Seeds

Little Gem Lettuce, Heirloom Seeds — The Miniature Romaine That Gourmet Chefs Love

Little Gem is widely regarded as one of the very best-tasting lettuces in existence — a miniature green romaine with a blanched, thick, sweet heart that is a genuine gourmet treat. Compact heads are about 4 inches across and prime eating from 4–6 inches tall, making them perfectly sized for individual salads and ideal for small-space gardens, window boxes, and containers. A superb heat-tolerant variety that holds up far longer than most lettuces in warm weather. Excellent for kids — the small, sweet heads are fun to grow and easy to harvest. 33–50 days.

Why Grow Little Gem Lettuce?

• One of the best-tasting lettuces — sweet, blanched heart is a genuine gourmet treat
• Miniature romaine heads — perfectly sized for individual salads
• Superb heat tolerance — holds up far longer than most lettuces in warm weather
• Perfect for small spaces — containers, window boxes, and gourmet rows
• Excellent for kids — fun to grow, easy to harvest
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors 4–6 weeks before last frost in spring, or 6–8 weeks before first frost in fall. Scatter seeds on the soil surface and press in lightly — lettuce needs light to germinate. Thin to 6 inches apart. Full sun to part shade. Keep soil consistently moist. Harvest heads when 4–6 inches tall for best flavor and texture.

Days to maturity: 33–50 days
Packet size: 0.7 g / 500+ seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Annual
Spacing: 6 plants per sq ft
Sun: Full sun to part shade
USDA Zones: 3–9