Little Gem
Lettuce · Romaine
Lactuca sativa
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Asteraceae (Sunflower family) · Genus: Lactuca
About
Small, space-saving, robust romaine with sweet flavor typical of the heart of romaine.
Characteristics
Growth Form
Head
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
7–10 days
at 35–85 °F
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Days to Maturity
50–55 days
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
6-8 Weeks Before First Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
0.25 in
Row Spacing
12 in
Thin To
8 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
40–80 °F
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Soil Temp
35–85 °F
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Air Temp
28–75 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
SOW in average soil in full sun in early spring for first crop, in late summer for fall crop. Sow thinly in rows 12" apart and cover with 1/4" of fine soil. Firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 7-10 days. Sow every two weeks to extend harvests.
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