Lettuce 'Little Gem'

Name: Lettuce 'Little Gem'
Brand: AcquaGarden
Price: 8.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Edible

Leafy Green

Lettuce 'Little Gem' is a compact, sweet variety known for its tender, crunchy leaves. Ideal for fresh salads, it is easy to grow and offers a continuous harvest throughout the season. Explore more recommended salad plants and find other easy-to-grow vegetable plants for your garden.

Harvest Time: 4-6 Weeks

Mild, Sweet Flavour

Easy To Grow

Crisp Heads

Type:

Plugs Packs

Size:

4 x Plugs 8 x Plugs 1 x 12 Plant Pack 2 x 12 Plant Packs

Details

Lettuce 'Little Gem' is a popular variety that combines the crispness of romaine with the sweetness of butter lettuce. It grows well in full sun to partial shade, making it versatile for various garden settings.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Harvest period from spring to early autumn
Requires regular watering and proper spacing

What's Included

Plugs: Healthy, young plug plants with strong roots. Perfect for planting directly in your garden beds or containers, these plugs will give you a head start on the growing season.

Packs: Ready-to-plant lettuce packs, each containing 12 or 24 plants, ideal for direct planting in your garden beds or containers.

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What You Need To Know About “Lettuce 'Little Gem'”

Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

Lettuce 'Little Gem' is a small, compact variety known for its high yield and sweet, crunchy leaves. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, making it perfect for various garden settings.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Harvest period from spring to early autumn
Requires regular watering and proper spacing

Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Harvest period from spring to early autumn
Requires regular watering and proper spacing

Planting Time:	Early Spring to Late Summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio - Balcony

Planting Time:	Early Spring to Late Summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio - Balcony

Lettuce 'Little Gem' thrives in cooler temperatures and well-drained soil. Plant seeds directly into the garden or containers.

Needs full sun to partial shade, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep, spaced 1 inch apart
Water well both before and after planting; thin seedlings to ensure proper spacing

Lettuce 'Little Gem' thrives in cooler temperatures and well-drained soil. Plant seeds directly into the garden or containers.

Needs full sun to partial shade, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep, spaced 1 inch apart
Water well both before and after planting; thin seedlings to ensure proper spacing

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny to partially shaded location with well-drained soil
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen the soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Sow seeds 1 inch apart, 1/4 inch deep, and cover lightly with soil
Spacing:	Thin seedlings to 6-8 inches apart to ensure good growth

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny to partially shaded location with well-drained soil
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen the soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Sow seeds 1 inch apart, 1/4 inch deep, and cover lightly with soil
Spacing:	Thin seedlings to 6-8 inches apart to ensure good growth

Lettuce 'Little Gem' is easy to care for and matures quickly. Regular watering and proper spacing ensure a healthy harvest.

Water frequently, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Apply a balanced fertiliser once during the growing season
Watch for pests like slugs and treat them with organic methods if necessary
Harvest leaves when they are large enough to use, typically within 30-40 days for baby leaves and 50-70 days for full heads

Lettuce 'Little Gem' is easy to care for and matures quickly. Regular watering and proper spacing ensure a healthy harvest.

Water frequently, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Apply a balanced fertiliser once during the growing season
Watch for pests like slugs and treat them with organic methods if necessary
Harvest leaves when they are large enough to use, typically within 30-40 days for baby leaves and 50-70 days for full heads

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily in a sunny to partially shaded spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, keeping the soil moist. Fertilize once during the growing season.
Support and Pruning:	Thin seedlings to 6-8 inches apart, and keep the area weed-free.
Harvesting:	Harvest when leaves are large enough to use, typically within 30-40 days for baby leaves and 50-70 days for full heads.

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily in a sunny to partially shaded spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, keeping the soil moist. Fertilize once during the growing season.
Support and Pruning:	Thin seedlings to 6-8 inches apart, and keep the area weed-free.
Harvesting:	Harvest when leaves are large enough to use, typically within 30-40 days for baby leaves and 50-70 days for full heads.

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