Leafy green

Little Gem

Lactuca sativa 'Little Gem'

Mini-cos lettuce — fits in a window box and matures in 8 weeks.

Sun

Full to partial

Water

Regular

Soil

Rich

Difficulty

Very easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Leaves

Lifecycle

Annual

Hardiness

Hardy

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks Little Gem lettuce seed varieties bred for cool UK climates with reliable germination.

Crocus

Supplies shallow pots ideal for successive Little Gem sowings in London's limited space.

Amazon UK

Offers quality hand forks and dibbers for precision planting of Little Gem seed rows.