Tom Thumb Lettuce Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Tom Thumb Lettuce is a compact butterhead variety that forms small, rounded heads of tender green leaves. Its compact size makes it suitable for home vegetable gardens, raised beds, containers, and small growing spaces. It grows best in cool weather with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture.

Features

• Compact, rounded lettuce heads
• Tender, soft green leaves
• Butterhead growth habit
• Suitable for containers and small gardens
• Cool-season vegetable crop
• Suitable for spring and fall sowing

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa
• Common Name (US): Butterhead Lettuce
• Seed Type / Variety: Tom Thumb
• Growth Habit: Compact head-forming
• USDA Zones: 2–11
• Planting Season: Spring or fall
• Growing Season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: Early spring and late summer to fall
• Sowing Season Months: March–May and August–October
• Germination: About 2–10 days at 40–70°F (4–21°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Regular; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: About 6–8 inches tall and wide
• Plant Spacing: 6–8 inches apart