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Little Gem Butterhead Lettuce

Little Gem Butterhead Lettuce

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Little Gem is a compact butterhead lettuce forming small, tight heads of tender buttercrunch leaves. Its petite size makes it ideal for patio gardens, containers, and crisp single-serving salads.

At a glance

  • Type: Butterhead (mini) lettuce
  • Head: Small and tight
  • Texture: Tender buttercrunch
  • Habit: Compact, space-saving
  • Season: Cool-season
  • Sun: Full sun to part shade
  • Non-GMO: Open-pollinated heirloom

Best for

  • Salads and lettuce wraps
  • Patio and container gardens
  • Small-space growing
  • Single-serving heads
  • Spring and fall planting

How to grow

Direct sow in early spring or fall in full sun to part shade. Its compact heads let you plant closely for a high yield in small beds or pots. Harvest whole heads or pick outer leaves as needed.

Flavor profile

Sweet, mild, and buttery with a crisp, juicy heart.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds for home gardeners.

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Product facts

Made by
MIgardener
Maker based in
St. Clair, Michigan