Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
UnUnknown; lettuce has been in cultivation for a long time.
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Little Gem Mini-Romaine Lettuce Seeds
Lactuca sativa
Glossy, tightly-wrapped, upright, green leaves with a pale, creamy-yellow heart. Crisp texture with sweet, nutty flavor.
Planting Lettuce
Days to Maturity
20 – 68 days
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 6"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
Surface to ⅛"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 57 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 6" |
| Seed Depth | Surface to ⅛" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 6" |
| Thinning | When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 6" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | 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. |
| Direct Sow | 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. |
| Growing & Harvesting | 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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- Crystal H.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars5/15/26Didn’t germinate
I tried direct sow with no success. Then tried starting inside again not one germinated. Next I may try putting them in paper towel keeping wet to see if they germinate. Possibly a bad batch of seeds. All were put in starter soil. If you can provide direction on how to germinate the seeds I’m willing to try.
Thank you,
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/18/26Hey Crystal,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Diana B.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars3/11/26Germination
They didn't germinate
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/15/26Hey Diana,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- ShellyRated 5 out of 5 stars3/2/265 Stars
I am excited to try this variety of lettuce . The order was here in a timely manner. I can plant it before it gets to hot.
- Vickie S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/12/26Germinated well
It’s still early but they germinated well and are growing well so far
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests2/16/26Hey Vickie,
We love that you're growing our Little Gem Mini-Romaine Lettuce Seeds as well! You have quite the salad bar growing. We're thrilled to hear that you're seeing such good germination with these. Little Gem lettuce is such a fantastic variety! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- OlgaRated 5 out of 5 stars12/2/255 Stars
So happy that my order came so quickly! Thank you!