A red-leaved Little Gem with leaves that have a soft, buttery texture. Excellent uniformity and disease resistance and impressive colour. Ideal for raised beds or garden.
Tom says: Quick and easy lettuces are many peoples first veggie crop. Try mixing red and green lettuce leaves to add a note of bitterness to salads, or try slicing up little gem lettuces and sauteing with peas and garlic for an alternative homegrown lunch.
SMALL SPACES made easy! Are you feeling left behind by the "grow-your-own" revolution because you live in a gardenless apartment or have a postage-stamp-sized patio? Don't worry: Anyone with a sunny windowsill, patio, or balcony can cultivate home-grown vegetables. In fact, choosing plants that are nutritious, delicious, and attractive is the ultimate way to maximise limited space. We've tried and tested these varieties suitable for small spaces and know they'll succeed, but that's not to say there aren't other vegetable seeds that you could try!
Growing Information
Sow thinly into warm, moist soil or compost in pots or containers at a depth of 13mm (½"). Germination 6-12 days. Remove surplus seedlings to leave the strongest at each station. Use the 'thinnings' as baby leaves. Lettuce grow best in well cultivated soil in a sunny postion. Water freely during dry weather. Early sowings may be started under cover and planted out. Sowing to Cropping: 10-20 weeks
Sowing Information
Sow thinly into warm, moist soil or compost in pots or containers at a depth of 13mm (½"). Germination 6-12 days. Remove surplus seedlings to leave the strongest at each station. Use the 'thinning' as baby leaves. Lettuce grow best in well cultivated soil in a sunny position. Water freely during dry weather. Early sowings may be started under cover and planted out. Sowing to Cropping: 10-20 weeks
