Bramley & Sage Little Gem Lettuce Seeds – approx. 200 seeds pp.

Grow deliciously sweet and crisp lettuce with our Little Gem Lettuce Seeds, perfect for gardeners of all levels. This popular variety produces small, compact heads with a buttery texture and a delightful crunch, making it a favourite for salads, wraps, and garnishes. Ideal for limited spaces, these seeds thrive in garden beds, containers, or windowsill planters, offering fresh, homegrown greens year-round.

Best sown regularly in small batches to provide continuous harvest, lettuce seeds are easy to grow.

Each packet contains approximately 200 seeds.

SOW: Sow seeds directly into the garden or in shallow containers as soon as the soil is workable in early spring (around March–April) for a spring crop.

SOW: In milder climates, you can also sow in late summer for an autumn harvest.

HARVEST: Little Gem lettuce grows quickly; you can begin harvesting baby leaves in as little as 3–4 weeks. For a full head, expect to harvest around 45–60 days after sowing—when the head is compact and the leaves are crisp.

LIGHT: Little Gem lettuce thrives in bright light. Aim for at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. In hotter climates, a bit of afternoon shade can help prevent bolting.

WATERING: Lettuce has shallow roots and needs even moisture. Water lightly but regularly—generally once a day (or every other day in cooler weather) to keep the soil consistently moist without waterlogging.

SOIL: Use a well-draining, fertile, and loose sandy-loam or loamy soil enriched with organic matter (such as compost). Ensure the soil is free from clumps or stones so the roots can develop undisturbed.

PLANT SIZE: Little Gem lettuce forms a small, compact head typically around 10–15 cm in diameter, perfect for individual salads.

TOP TIP: Although simple to grow, lettuce can be affected badly by pests such as slugs and snails, so keeping an eye on your crops is imperative. Hot, dry weather can also induce premature flowering, which can turn the leaves bitter.

DISH TO TRY: Little Gem Caesar Salad – delicious!