Little Gem Butterhead Lettuce
Little Gem Butterhead Lettuce
Made and shipped by MIgardener
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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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- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
- Size
- Price per unit