Description
Tom Thumb Organic Lettuce Seeds 4098. Heirloom Vegetable.
Approximately 1,000 seeds per packet (880 seeds per gram)
Here is a miniature butterhead lettuce about the size of a tennis ball that is truly a tiny wonder. With dark green, fleshy leaves wrapping around a creamy yellow, mild-flavoured interior, this little gem is ideal for individual salads. Tom Thumb has been grown for over 150 years, a testament to its enduring quality. It tolerates high temperatures and resists bolting, making it a reliable and versatile addition to your organic garden.
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Heirloom Organic Vegetable, Butterhead
- Fruit: Miniature, dark green leaves with a creamy yellow interior
- Features: Perfect for individual salads; tolerant of high temperatures; bolt-resistant.
Nutritional Information
Butterhead lettuce is a nutrient-rich vegetable with a mild flavour. It is an excellent source of Vitamin K and a good source of Vitamin A (beta-carotene) and Folate. This lettuce also contains minerals such as iron, potassium, and manganese, in addition to dietary fibre and beneficial antioxidants.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
- Sowing: Sow seeds as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring, and then every two weeks thereafter to ensure a continuous supply. Sow about 3 mm deep in rows 45 cm apart.
- Care: Lettuce is a sun-loving cool-weather crop that grows best in organic, well-drained soil. Thin seedlings to 25-30 cm apart in the row. An even supply of moisture during the entire growth period is imperative for success.
- Harvesting: Harvest head lettuce by cutting the head off at the base just below the lower leaves. Once lettuce bolts (starts to produce a rapidly growing flower stem), the leaves will become bitter.
- Germination: Germination occurs in 5-10 days.
Why Organic Tom Thumb Lettuce Seeds belong in Your Garden
For a perfectly portioned, natural harvest, this organic Tom Thumb lettuce is an ideal choice. Its compact size is perfect for small spaces, and its tolerance for heat makes it a reliable producer throughout the season. Embrace the legacy of this timeless heirloom and enjoy a simple, pure, and delicious harvest for your salads.
