Romaine Little Gem Lettuce

Romaine Little Gem Lettuce Seeds

Open-Pollinated | Mini Romaine Type | Crisp & Sweet

Romaine Little Gem is a beloved heirloom variety known for its compact size, crisp texture, and buttery-sweet flavor. Often described as a cross between romaine and butterhead lettuce, this miniature romaine forms tight, upright heads just 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) tall—perfect for small-space gardens, containers, and gourmet salads.

Little Gem is bolt-resistant, quick-maturing, and ideal for spring and fall planting. Its crunchy heart and sweet flavor make it a favorite for fresh eating, grilling, or harvesting as baby greens.

Key Features

• Miniature romaine lettuce with tight, upright heads
• Crisp, sweet flavor ideal for salads or grilling
• Grows 10–15 cm (4–6") tall—perfect for containers
• Fast-maturing & bolt-resistant
• Great for succession planting and cut-and-come-again harvesting

How to Grow Little Gem Lettuce

When to Sow:

• Outdoors: Early spring or late summer for fall harvest
• Indoors: Start 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors

Sowing Instructions:

• Depth: 6 mm (¼ inch)
• Spacing: 15–20 cm (6–8") apart in rows 30 cm (12") apart
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil (pH 6.0–7.0)
• Germination: 7–10 days at 10–20°C (50–68°F)

Care Tips:

• Keep soil consistently moist
• Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
• Harvest whole heads when firm, or pick outer leaves as needed
• Shade during hot weather to prevent bolting