Romaine lettuce Little Gem (Lactuca sativa) seeds

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Romaine lettuce 'Little Gem' (Lactuca sativa) seeds

This open-pollinating romaine lettuce variety forms small, firm heads.
Contents: Approx. 500 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,25 €

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SKU: 1083

GTIN: 4250601205373

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Delivery time: 2 - 7 Workdays Other countries

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Little Gem' is a small romaine lettuce. This open pollinated variety comes from the USA. It is similar to the popular French variety Sucrine and forms small, tender lettuce hearts. This romaine lettuce is perfect for pot culture.

Plant description

Species:	Asteraceae
Root system:	Shallow roots
Flower colour:	Yellow
Special features:	Needs light to germinate
Lifecycle:	Annual or biennial
Flowering months:	June July August

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0 cm
Planting distance:	25 cm
Bad companion plants:	Parsley Celeriac Sunflower
Row spacing:	30 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination temperature:	5-12°C
When to sow outdoors:	May June

Sow outdoors from mid-March, after the last frosts. Romaine lettuce seeds need light to germinate and should be covered with soil just slightly. Row spacing 30 x 30 cm.