Lettuce, Little Gem Romaine Seeds (Heirloom)

Botanical Name:Lactuca sativa

Days to Maturity:20 68 days

Family:Asteraceae

Native:UnUnknown; lettuce has been in cultivation for a long time.

Hardiness:Frost-tolerant annual

Plant Dimensions:6 tall, 4 wide

Variety Information:Glossy, tightly-wrapped, upright, green leaves with a pale, creamy-yellow heart. Crisp texture with sweet, nutty flavor.

Also called ‘Sucrine’ or ‘Sugar Cos’, ‘Little Gem’ is an English heirloom that is a small variety of romaine, but has the succulent sweetness of a butterhead. The glossy-leafed heads are a petite, 6″ tall and 4″ widethe perfect size for an individual dinner salad. The tender, blanched heart is ideal for any recipe that calls for “hearts of romaine.”1 gram(~690 seeds)