{"product_id":"little-gem-romaine-lettuce-seeds","title":"Little Gem Lettuce","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003eHeirloom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket size:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimum 100+ seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLactuca sativa. \u003c\/em\u003eLittle Gem Romaine Lettuce is a beloved heirloom variety that combines the crisp texture of romaine with the compact size of butterhead lettuce. The small, tightly formed heads grow to about 6–8 inches tall and feature sweet, tender leaves with a crisp center and excellent flavor. Little Gem is prized for its heat tolerance, slow bolting habit, and versatility in the kitchen. Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, and grilled lettuce recipes, this compact variety grows well in traditional gardens, raised beds, and containers. Its small size makes it ideal for succession planting and small-space gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow Little Gem Romaine Lettuce from Seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/8 inch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55–65 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect sow seeds outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, or start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting. Sow shallowly and keep soil consistently moist during germination. Thin seedlings to allow proper head development. Little Gem performs best in cool weather and can tolerate light frosts. For a continuous harvest, sow new crops every 2–3 weeks throughout the growing season. Harvest entire heads when compact and fully formed, or pick outer leaves as needed for a cut-and-come-again harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for containers, patio gardens, raised beds, and small-space gardening. Little Gem forms compact 6–8 inch heads that grow well in pots as small as 8–10 inches wide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheap Seeds, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51386969522340,"sku":null,"price":1.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2660\/8036\/files\/little-gem-lettuce.png?v=1781973046","url":"https:\/\/cheapseeds.net\/products\/little-gem-romaine-lettuce-seeds","provider":"Cheap Seeds, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}