Lactuca sativa

Renowned for its mildly sweet flavour and ultra-crispy texture, Little Gem is one of the earliest cos varieties to mature—often in as little as 8 weeks! This mini lettuce is resistant to common pests and diseases and, like other cos types, is nicely heat tolerant. An ideal variety for successive sowings from spring through fall, Little Gem is a perfect choice for Caesar salads and a truly convenient and rewarding crop.

What you need to know to Plant & Grow:

Sowing: Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring, then every two weeks thereafter to ensure a continuous supply. Sow about 3 mm deep in rows 45 cm apart.

Care: Lettuce is a sun-loving, cool-weather crop that grows best in organic, well-drained soil. Gradually thin seedlings to 15 cm apart. An even supply of moisture during the entire growth period is imperative for success.

Harvesting: Harvest by cutting the head off at the base just below the lower leaves. Once the lettuce bolts (starts to produce a rapidly growing flower stem), the leaves become bitter.

Germination: Germination occurs in 7-10 days.

Approx. 1900 seeds/pkt