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This \u003cem\u003ecompact romaine variety\u003c\/em\u003e produces perfectly sized 6-8 inch heads with sweet, crisp hearts and tender outer leaves - a favorite of chefs and home gardeners for its exceptional flavor and space-saving size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Little Gem Mini-Romaine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect 6-8 inch heads ideal for small gardens and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, Crisp Hearts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender, flavorful hearts with excellent crunch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace-Saving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow more lettuce in less space than full-size romaine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready to harvest in 20-68 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for pots, window boxes, and raised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for beginning gardeners\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Botanical Interests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little Gem Mini-Romaine (Lactuca sativa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mini-romaine lettuce (compact romaine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-8 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-68 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-8 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade (afternoon shade in hot climates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil with organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool-season crop; prefers temperatures 60-70°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-8 inches apart for full heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0-7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates light frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Little Gem Lettuce\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in early spring 2-4 weeks before last frost, or in late summer for fall harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amend soil with compost for rich, fertile growing conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1\/4 inch deep or surface sow and lightly cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds germinate in 7-10 days at 60-70°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin seedlings to 6-8 inches apart (use thinnings in salads)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist; water regularly, especially in warm weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Side-dress with compost or apply diluted liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuccession Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow new seeds every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut entire head at base when hearts are firm and compact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGourmet Mini-Romaine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Gem is a \u003cstrong\u003echef's favorite\u003c\/strong\u003e for its perfect single-serving size and exceptional flavor. The compact heads feature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, crisp hearts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender pale yellow-green centers with excellent crunch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTender outer leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium green leaves with mild, sweet flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect portion size:\u003c\/strong\u003e One head serves 1-2 people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive for plating and serving whole or halved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Gem's versatility makes it a kitchen favorite:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Caesar salads, wedge salads, mixed greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLettuce cups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use leaves as vessels for fillings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandwiches and wraps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp, flavorful addition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarnishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful presentation on plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for Small Gardens \u0026amp; Containers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Gem's \u003cstrong\u003ecompact 6-8 inch size\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall urban gardens and raised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer gardens on patios and balconies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindow boxes and planters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntensive spacing in square-foot gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntercropping with other vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse containers at least 8 inches deep and wide for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeat Tolerant for Extended Season\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many lettuces that bolt quickly in warm weather, \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Gem is slower to bolt\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a longer harvest window. 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