Description

Little Gem Romaine is a compact heirloom-type lettuce that combines the crisp texture of romaine with the sweet, tender qualities of bibb. This variety forms small, dense heads with tightly layered, bright green leaves and a crunchy yet succulent heart.

Highly regarded for its flavor and versatility, Little Gem is perfect for fresh salads, grilling, and individual servings. Its petite size makes it ideal for small gardens, containers, and close planting, while still delivering excellent yields.

• Type: Open-pollinated annual
• Direct sow: Early spring or late summer for fall harvest
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Spacing: 6–8 inches
• Height: 6–8 inches
• Days to harvest: 30–35 days (baby), 55–65 days full size

Lettuce thrives in cool weather and fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds directly and keep soil consistently moist for best growth. Harvest whole heads at maturity or pick outer leaves early. Succession planting will provide a continuous harvest throughout the season.

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