Little Gem Lettuce

Seed Count: Approx. 500 seeds Days to Maturity: 50 Days Description: Little Gem lettuce, is a mini, heat tolerant, old English variety perfect for salads, and sandwiches.  It produces a tasty small head of green leaves, and a tender blanched heart that has a succulently sweet, and slightly nutty flavor.  This variety is perfect to use anywhere where hearts of romaine are called for.  It's not entirely clear whether this variety is a Romaine or butterhead, and it is the topic of many debates, since it has the texture and look of a romaine, but the delicious flavor of a butterhead. However,  it's delicious regardless, so who cares lol.  This compact variety grows in a firm upright habit, spanning about 4-6 inches tall and wide making it great for small spaces and tower gardens. How To Grow Sowing:  Lettuces grows well in cool weather, so the first crop can be direct sown when the soil temperature reaches at least 35 degrees. Direct sow the seed in rich soil and full sun, spreading them a