{"product_id":"lettuce-little-gem-1303","title":"Lettuce Little Gem Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Gem is a much-loved compact lettuce producing small, neat heads approximately 12 cm across. Combining the tender sweetness of a Butterhead with the satisfying crunch of a Cos, it forms tightly packed green leaves around a crisp, succulent heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves have a wonderfully sweet flavour and excellent texture, making Little Gem particularly good for salads, sandwiches and wraps. The small heads are ideal for serving whole or halved, and are also delicious lightly grilled or charred, where the crisp heart holds its shape beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Gem has been grown for generations and remains popular with both home gardeners and cooks because of its compact size, superb flavour and reliability. Its small footprint makes it particularly useful for raised beds, containers and gardens where space is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is relatively heat tolerant compared with many lettuces and matures quickly, making it useful for successive sowings across the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLettuce is one of the world’s oldest cultivated salad vegetables, grown for thousands of years and spreading through the ancient Mediterranean world. Today its enormous diversity includes looseleaf, cos, butterhead and crisphead forms adapted to a wide range of climates and seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Gem prefers fertile, well-drained soil with a near-neutral pH and consistent moisture. Some afternoon shade can help maintain tender growth during warmer weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 600–1,000 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 200 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring to autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow shallowly, approximately 3–5 mm deep, directly into prepared soil or raise in trays for transplanting. Lettuce seed needs only a light covering and germinates best in cool to mild conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants approximately 15–20 cm apart to allow the compact heads to develop. Grow in full sun during cooler weather or provide some afternoon shade as temperatures increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep soil consistently moist to encourage crisp, tender growth and reduce stress that can cause bitterness or premature bolting. Harvest when the compact heads are well formed and approximately 12 cm across, or pick individual outer leaves earlier as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 45–70 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375884816602,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72b4d655.71611551","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g","offer_id":46375884849370,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72b4d6c4.84405585","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":46375884882138,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72b4d6f3.79191800","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Lettuce_LittleGem.jpg?v=1772495640","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/lettuce-little-gem-1303","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}