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Lettuce 'Little Gem Seeds

Lettuce 'Little Gem Seeds

1 Packet (Approx 1000 Seeds )

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Lettuce 'Little Gem' is a compact, dwarf variety known for its mild green foliage and crisp, sweet hearts, making it a favourite among gardeners and a staple in supermarkets.

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Characteristics

Appearance

This variety boasts mild green foliage that forms into small, compact plants with tight hearts. Its mature size reaches around 20cm in height and spread.

Taste Profile

The crisp, sweet hearts of 'Little Gem' lettuce are cherished for their fresh taste. They are ideal for salads, sandwiches, or even grilling.

Yield

Being a quick maturing variety, 'Little Gem' can be harvested within a few weeks post sowing, depending on the sowing time. Successive sowings in small quantities at intervals ensure a continuous harvest throughout the season.

Growth Type

It is a compact small cos type lettuce with a tight heart formation, suited especially for smaller gardens due to its higher density growth capability.

Cultivation Environment

'Little Gem' appreciates well-prepared, fertile, moist soil and thrives in sun or semi-shade. It prefers a slightly shaded area away from full sun, ensuring a cooler environment which is conducive for its growth.

Reliability

With an RHS Award of Garden Merit, excellent root aphid resistance, and a reputation for being a gardener's favourite, 'Little Gem' is highly reliable.

Cultivation Notes

Sow directly outdoors from March to August or indoors in modules from April onwards. Adequate watering, especially two weeks before harvesting, and regular hoeing to prevent weed establishment are crucial. Protection from birds, insects, and slugs is advisable.

  • Plant Hight / Spread

    Height 20cm Width20cm

  • Positioning

    Partial sun

  • Hardiness

    Hardy

  • Ideal Location

    Outside beds- Polytunnel

In Summary:Lettuce 'Little Gem' is a compact, quick-maturing variety esteemed for its crisp, sweet hearts and mild green foliage. It's suitable for small gardens and enjoys semi-shade or sun. Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its excellent root aphid resistance, it's a reliable choice for UK gardeners. Cultivation requires regular watering, hoeing, and protection from pests, with direct sowing outdoors from March to August or indoors from April onwards.