Peaceful Valley Little Gem Lettuce Seeds
Best compact green for home gardeners with limited space.
A compact, sweet-hearted romaine that excels in both spring and fall gardens. This heat-tolerant heirloom is easy to grow, offering a prolonged harvest of crisp, fresh leaves perfect for sandwiches and salads.
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Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking gourmet salad greens with superior texture
- Urban gardeners maximizing yield in small outdoor spaces
- Southern gardeners facing unpredictable spring temperature spikes
Who should skip it
- Impatient planters wanting the fastest possible garden-to-table turnaround
- Novice growers working with poor or unamended native soil
- Casual weekend gardeners who cannot monitor their crops daily
Performance breakdown
Germination Reliability
High-quality organic seeds ensure consistent sprouting across varied garden conditions.
Heat Tolerance
Maintains crisp texture and flavor even when temperatures begin to climb.
Harvest Versatility
Perfectly sized hearts work beautifully for individual salads or sandwich toppings.
Growth Speed
Quick maturity window allows for multiple successions throughout the growing season.
Ease of Cultivation
Hardy annual nature makes this an ideal choice for beginner gardeners.
Seed Density
Generous count provides ample supply for dense planting or succession sowing.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Lactuca sativa
Plant Type
Vegetable
Life Cycle
Hardy Annual
Days to Maturity
45-80 days
Planting Depth
0.25-0.5 inches
Plant Spacing
10 inches
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Germination Time
7-14 days
Seed Count
500 seeds
Certified Organic
Yes
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