Little Gem Lettuce seeds - Vegetable Plant

Little Gem lettuce is a compact romaine-type variety that forms small, dense heads with crisp, tender leaves. It grows well in cool to mild climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil. This variety establishes quickly and is suitable for successive planting due to its relatively short growing cycle. Little Gem lettuce can be grown in garden beds, raised beds, and containers, making it adaptable for a variety of growing spaces.

Features

• Compact romaine-type with small, dense heads
• Crisp, tender leaves with upright growth
• Suitable for cool to mild growing conditions
• Adaptable to containers, raised beds, and open ground
• Suitable for repeated seasonal planting

Specifications

• Scientific name: Lactuca sativa
• Common name (US): Lettuce
• Seed type / variety: Little Gem (romaine type)
• Growth habit: Compact, upright head-forming plant
• USDA zones: 3–9 (grown as annual)
• Planting season: Early spring and fall
• Growing season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: January to March, September to November
• Germination time and conditions: 5–10 days at 15–20°C
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Mature plant size: 15–20 cm height, 10–15 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 15–20 cm between plants