Botanical Interests Little Gem Mini-Romaine Lettuce Seeds

Also called 'Sucrine' or 'Sugar Cos', 'Little Gem' is an English heirloom that is a small variety of romaine, but has the succulent sweetness of a butterhead. The glossy-leafed heads are a petite, 6" tall and 4" wide-the perfect size for an individual dinner salad. The tender, blanched heart is ideal for any recipe that calls for "hearts of romaine.".

Glossy, tightly-wrapped, upright, green leaves with a pale, creamy-yellow heart. Crisp texture with sweet, nutty flavor.

• Days To Maturity: 20-68 Days
• Family: Asteraceae
• Type: Romaine Lettuce
• Native: Ununknown; Lettuce Has Been In Cultivation For A Long Time
• Hardiness: Frost-Tolerant Annual
• Exposure: Full Sun To Part Shade
• Plant Dimensions: 6" Tall, 4" Wide
• Attributes: Frost Tolerant

Recommended 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date and when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°-70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 to 6 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall and winter for cool season harvests.

4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date and in summer when soil temperatures are too warm (above 80°F) to germinate lettuce seed.

• Days To Emerge: 5-10 Days
• Seed Depth: Surface To 1/8"
• Seed Spacing: A Group of 3 Seeds Every 6"
• Row Spacing: 6"
• Thinning: When 1/2" Tall, Thin To 1 Every 6"

Harvest in the morning, by cutting off at ground level. If regrowth is desired, cut the leaves higher, at 2". For a continual supply, outer, individual leaves can be harvested at any stage of maturity, but leave at least half of the plant for regrowth.

• Type: Organic Heirloom