Little Gem – Organic Lettuce Seed

Description

The Marie Ballard Aster Little Gem Organic Lettuce Seed is a premium variety known for its sweet, crunchy leaves and compact, mini-sized heads. Perfect for small garden spaces or container gardening, Little Gem lettuce is a versatile and reliable choice for home gardeners. It forms tight, small heads that are tender and flavorful, making it ideal for fresh salads, wraps, and garnishes. This organic lettuce variety is grown without synthetic chemicals, offering you a pure, healthy option for your garden. Little Gem is a fast grower with excellent disease resistance, making it easy to cultivate and harvest all season long.

Features & Specifications:

• Type: Organic Lettuce Seed, Little Gem variety
• Variety: Little Gem – known for its small, compact heads and crunchy, tender texture
• Leaf Color: Bright green, crisp, and vibrant
• Taste Profile: Sweet, mild flavor with a slightly buttery texture, perfect for fresh salads and sandwiches
• Maturity Time: Approximately 40-50 days from sowing to harvest
• Plant Height: Grows to about 6-8 inches tall, with small, tightly packed heads
• Plant Spacing: 6-8 inches apart for optimal growth and air circulation
• Soil pH: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil, with a pH between 6.0 - 7.0
• Watering: Requires consistent moisture to ensure tender, high-quality leaves
• Growing Conditions: Thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade; best suited for cooler climates
• Disease Resistance: High resistance to common lettuce diseases such as mildew and rust
• Seed Type: Certified Organic, non-GMO, perfect for organic gardening practices
• Seeds per Pack: 200+ high-quality organic seeds
• Germination Rate: 85-90%
• Container Friendly: Yes, ideal for small spaces, containers, raised beds, or window boxes
• Harvesting: Can be harvested as whole heads or by picking outer leaves for continuous growth
• Uses: Perfect for fresh salads, wraps, sandwiches, and garnishes

The Marie Ballard Aster Little Gem Organic Lettuce Seed is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a quick-growing, flavorful, and compact lettuce variety. Whether you're growing in a garden bed, container, or raised bed, this organic lettuce will thrive and produce sweet, crunchy heads of lettuce for your culinary creations. Enjoy fresh, homegrown greens with the peace of mind that comes from growing organic, non-GMO produce.