Lettuce Little Gem
Overview
Lettuce Little Gem is a versatile and multi-purpose Cos or Romaine type lettuce, perfect for home gardeners and small-scale growers. Known for its compact size, crisp texture, and sweet heart, one of the earliest lettuce varieties to mature, making it an excellent choice for early and continuous harvests. Its popularity is enhanced by its adaptability to high-density planting, making it ideal for today’s smaller gardens.
Features & Benefits of Lettuce Little Gem
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Early Maturity: Ready to harvest in approximately 40 days from sowing.
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Compact & Upright Growth: Produces small, tight plants that are easy to manage in limited spaces.
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Crisp, Sweet Heart: Enjoy a crunchy texture perfect for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes.
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Heirloom Variety: Little Gem is now considered an heirloom lettuce, prized for its consistent flavor and quality.
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Award-Winning: Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Growing Instructions
Little Gem lettuce prefers a moisture-retentive, fertile soil with dappled or light shade. It dislikes full sun and requires protection from slugs and snails. For continuous supply, sow a few seeds every two weeks and use cloches or horticultural fleece to extend your cropping season. While generally resistant to lettuce root aphid, occasional grey mould can occur. Detailed instructions are included on the packet for best results.
Lettuce Little Gem is ideal for
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Small gardens or raised beds
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Succession planting and continuous harvests
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Fresh, homegrown salads and culinary use
Pack Details
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Seeds Per Packet: Approximately 800 seeds
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Dispatch: Immediate
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Delivery: Free UK delivery
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Packaging: Design and color may vary slightly
Customer Care
We inspect all lettuce seeds visually before packing to ensure quality. In case of any issues, notify us within 48 hours. Returns are accepted only after authorization, and refunds are issued once items are received in saleable condition within 14 days of dispatch.
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