Lettuce Seeds 'Little Gem'
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Lettuce Seeds 'Little Gem'
Lettuce Seeds 'Little Gem'
Lettuce Seeds 'Little Gem'
Lettuce Seeds 'Little Gem'
Lettuce Seeds 'Little Gem'
Lettuce Seeds 'Little Gem'
Lettuce Seeds 'Little Gem'
Lettuce Seeds 'Little Gem'
Lettuce Seeds 'Little Gem'
Lettuce Seeds 'Little Gem'

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Lettuce Seeds 'Little Gem'

Lactuca sativa

Lettuce ‘Little Gem’ is the nation’s favourite, producing compact heads of buttery, sweet leaves. Quick to grow and perfect for small gardens or containers, it’s a reliable choice for fresh, homegrown salads.

Marshalls Garden

1700 Seeds

10202630

In stock

£2.79

4200 Seeds

10202631

In stock

£3.29

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Key Features

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Product Information

Eventual Height:

30cm

Position:

Full Sun

Suitable for:

Pots, Window Sill, Patio, Small Gardens, Borders, Vegetable Plot, Window Boxes, Raised Bed

Plant Type:

Annual

Soil Type:

Moist, well-drained, fertile, rich in organic matter

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Harvest

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  • Nation's favourite
  • Buttery taste
  • Great for small-space gardening

Little Gem is the one supermarkets sell by name, but you can certainly taste the difference when you grow your own. That's because every plant produces a head of creamy, buttery leaves that is delicious and clean-tasting.

Every Little Gem plant forms a compact heads of tight, leaves. Little Gem is particularly quick growing- a perfect contender for a catch-crop while waiting for longer-growing vegetables to mature, and this mini variety is perfect for smaller gardens and containers, so great news if you hankering after growing your own but don't have the luxury of too much space.

How To Grow

Lettuce is a fast-growing, easy crop that thrives in beds, borders, and containers. With many varieties to choose from, you can enjoy crisp, fresh leaves for months. Sow seeds little and often for a continuous harvest, keeping soil moist to prevent bolting. Pick leaves as needed or harvest whole heads for delicious homegrown salads.


Indoor Sowing
Fill modular trays with quality seed compost and sow one seed per module. Keep compost moist using capillary matting or gentle watering. Place trays in a bright, warm spot, avoiding direct sun. Once seedlings show true leaves or fill the modules, they’re ready to harden off.


Planting Out
Harden off seedlings over 7–14 days, then transplant into pots, beds, or borders. Allow 30cm between plants to give space for heads to form.


Outdoor Sowing
Direct sow from March to July, 1cm deep in rows 30cm apart. Thin seedlings to 30cm, using the thinnings in salads.


Companion Planting
Grow lettuce with chives or spring onions to deter aphids, or marigolds to discourage slugs. Plant under taller crops like tomatoes for dappled shade that keeps leaves crisp.


Harvesting
For the freshest flavour, harvest in the morning when leaves are cool and hydrated.


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