Lettuce Seeds - Little Gem - The Sweetest Compact Cos Lettuce (1,150 Seeds)
Lettuce - Little Gem (1,150 Seeds)
The All-Time Classic – Sweet, Crunchy, and Perfectly Compact.
Little Gem is arguably the most popular lettuce for the home gardener, and for good reason. It is a superb semi-Cos variety that combines the sweet flavour of a Butterhead with the crisp, crunchier texture of a Cos lettuce. Perfectly sized for individual portions, these compact, upright heads are ideal for small gardens, raised beds, or even containers.
Each pack contains approximately 1,150 seeds, offering a high-yield harvest for the season. Little Gem is renowned for its reliability and resistance to heat, making it less likely to bolt during the summer months than many other varieties. Its small footprint allows for close planting, and the "blanched" golden hearts are the sweetest part of the plant, perfect for classic salads or as a crunchy addition to burgers.
The Essential Salad Staple – Reliable, Space-Saving, and Delicious.
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Superb Flavour & Texture: Features a crisp, succulent crunch with a famously sweet, nutty heart.
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Compact Growth Habit: Its upright, small stature makes it the perfect choice for gardeners with limited space or for growing in pots.
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High Bolt Resistance: One of the most resilient varieties against summer heat, providing a longer harvest window.
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Great Value Pack: With 1,150 seeds, you can enjoy fresh lettuce from spring all the way through to autumn.
Growing Instructions
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Variety: Little Gem (Semi-Cos)
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Pack Size: 1,150 Seeds (approx.)
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Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade; moisture-retentive, fertile soil.
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Sow Outdoors: March to August.
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Sowing Depth: 1cm (0.5in).
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Spacing: Rows 25cm apart; thin seedlings to 15-20cm apart.
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Harvest: May to October.
Gardener’s Tip: To ensure a continuous supply of fresh lettuce, avoid sowing the whole packet at once. Instead, "succession sow" a small amount of seed every two to three weeks. In the height of summer, lettuce seeds can struggle to germinate if the soil is too hot; sow in the cooler evening and keep the area well-shaded until the seedlings emerge.
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Lettuce - Little Gem (1,150 Seeds)
The All-Time Classic – Sweet, Crunchy, and Perfectly Compact.
Little Gem is arguably the most popular lettuce for the home gardener, and for good reason. It is a superb semi-Cos variety that combines the sweet flavour of a Butterhead with the crisp, crunchier texture of a Cos lettuce. Perfectly sized for individual portions, these compact, upright heads are ideal for small gardens, raised beds, or even containers.
Each pack contains approximately 1,150 seeds, offering a high-yield harvest for the season. Little Gem is renowned for its reliability and resistance to heat, making it less likely to bolt during the summer months than many other varieties. Its small footprint allows for close planting, and the "blanched" golden hearts are the sweetest part of the plant, perfect for classic salads or as a crunchy addition to burgers.
The Essential Salad Staple – Reliable, Space-Saving, and Delicious.
-
Superb Flavour & Texture: Features a crisp, succulent crunch with a famously sweet, nutty heart.
-
Compact Growth Habit: Its upright, small stature makes it the perfect choice for gardeners with limited space or for growing in pots.
-
High Bolt Resistance: One of the most resilient varieties against summer heat, providing a longer harvest window.
-
Great Value Pack: With 1,150 seeds, you can enjoy fresh lettuce from spring all the way through to autumn.
Growing Instructions
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Variety: Little Gem (Semi-Cos)
-
Pack Size: 1,150 Seeds (approx.)
-
Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade; moisture-retentive, fertile soil.
-
Sow Outdoors: March to August.
-
Sowing Depth: 1cm (0.5in).
-
Spacing: Rows 25cm apart; thin seedlings to 15-20cm apart.
-
Harvest: May to October.
Gardener’s Tip: To ensure a continuous supply of fresh lettuce, avoid sowing the whole packet at once. Instead, "succession sow" a small amount of seed every two to three weeks. In the height of summer, lettuce seeds can struggle to germinate if the soil is too hot; sow in the cooler evening and keep the area well-shaded until the seedlings emerge.
