Johnny's Selected Seeds Little Gem Lettuce Seed

Pelleting coats the seed in an inert clay material to make it larger and more uniform, which makes handling and precise spacing much easier. You plant them exactly like raw seeds, though you should ensure the soil remains consistently moist during germination to help the coating break down properly.

Little Gem is a cool-weather crop that performs best in spring and fall. While it is relatively bolt-tolerant, it will likely turn bitter or bolt prematurely if exposed to high summer temperatures.

You can expect to harvest these heads in approximately 40 days from the time of planting. Because they mature quickly, they are excellent for succession planting to keep a steady supply of greens.

Yes, Little Gem is an ideal candidate for containers and raised beds. Its compact, upright growth habit allows you to space plants closely, making it a great choice for smaller spaces or patio gardens.

Open-pollinated means that if you allow the plants to flower and produce seeds, the resulting offspring will grow true to the parent plant. This makes them a reliable choice if you are interested in saving your own seeds for future seasons.