65 – 75 days. These non-GMO Little Gem seeds grow into small, green heads of lettuce that are ready to harvest in 70 days. The Little Gem is very heat tolerant, and is perfect for growing in smaller spaces. The leaves of the Little Gem have a mildly sweet flavor and are ideal for salads.
Growing Little Gem Lettuce Garden Seeds
- Latin Name: lactuca sativa
- Seed Type: Annual
- Sow Indoors or Outdoors: Outdoors
- Days to Maturity: 65 – 75 days
- Hardiness Zone: 3 – 9
- Planting Depth: 1/8"
- Plant Spacing: 1"
- Row Spacing: 16 – 18"
- Growth Habit: Mound
- Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained
- Temp Preference: Warmer
- Light Preference: Full sun or partial shade
- Diseases/pests/problems:Lettuce that is crowded while growing will have a bitter taste.
- Color: Green
- Flavor: Mildly sweet
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Seeds Per Package:
- 1g - Approximately 900 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 25,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 100,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 400,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 2,000,000 Seeds
Start by sowing the non-GMO seeds 1/8 inch in soil, one inch apart, in rows sixteen to eighteen inches apart. Firm the soil lightly. While growing, keep the soil well watered. When the seedlings have developed a third set of leaves, thin them to be six inches apart. Harvest 70 days after planting.