Lettuce Organic Little Gem Butterhead

Organic Lettuce with Little Gem Butterhead

Discover the delightful Lettuce Organic Little Gem Butterhead, an heirloom variety that offers the perfect blend of butterhead tenderness and romaine crispness in a compact form. Growing no more than 8 inches tall, this miniature romaine-like lettuce is one of the earliest to mature, reaching your table in just 50 days.

Many gardeners consider it one of the best tasting lettuces available.

Sweet Flavor and Heat Tolerance

In Europe, this well-known variety is cherished under the name ‘Sucrine,’ which translates to sugar, a testament to its inherent sweetness. Little Gem has received numerous accolades and is highly recommended by the National Institute of Agricultural Botany, further solidifying its reputation as a top-quality lettuce.

It also exhibits good heat tolerance, making it a reliable choice for extending your growing season.

Easy to Grow for Early Harvests

Sow your organic Little Gem lettuce seeds directly in rich soil and full sun as soon as the soil can be worked (around 35°F). Thin seedlings to 8-12 inches apart in rows 1-2 feet apart. Ensure consistent moisture for the best flavor and texture. Enjoy early and abundant harvests of these sweet and compact butterhead lettuces!

• Organic and Heirloom Butterhead
• Resembles a Miniature Romaine (grows to about 8″ tall)
• One of the Earliest to Mature (50 days)
• Considered One of the Best Tasting (sweet flavor, “Sucrine”)
• Heat Tolerant
• USDA Zones: 3-12

Order your Organic Little Gem Butterhead lettuce seeds today and enjoy sweet, early harvests of this exceptional heirloom!