& &#38 Lettuce Little Gem 1 Packet

Lettuce 'Little Gem' is a popular Cos variety prized for its small, compact plants that produce crisp, sweet hearts ideal for fresh salads. This half-hardy annual matures early, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to enjoy homegrown lettuce from spring through summer. Its dense leaves hold flavour and texture well, perfect for both raw eating and light cooking. Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit, 'Little Gem' combines dependable performance with resilience, notably exhibiting strong resistance to root aphids. It thrives under cloches, allowing earlier harvesting, and provides a reliable, tasty crop throughout the growing season when sown regularly. How to Grow:Light: Full sun to partial shadeTemperature: Prefers cool to moderate temperatures, tolerates light frostWatering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially 2 weeks before harvestFeeding: Use a balanced fertiliser during growth to support healthy leavesHumidity: Prefers moderate humidity; mulch helps retain soil moistureImages shown are for guidance only and show the expected results of plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e. g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Decorative pots are not supplied. Features: Early-maturing compact Cos lettuce with dense, sweet hearts RHS Award of Garden Merit cultivar, trusted for quality Performs well under cloches for early cropping Excellent resistance to root aphid damage Specifications: Dimensions: H:5 x W:5 x D:5 cm Weight: 0.2 kg Model Number: KF4392