Cos Lettuce 'Little Gem' – Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

Cos Lettuce 'Little Gem' is a compact, crisp, and tender romaine-type variety producing small, dense heads with sweet, crunchy leaves. Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps, it matures quickly and thrives in spring and summer sowings. Its uniform size makes it ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and container growing.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from February to April or directly outdoors from March to June.

• Plant 0.5–1 cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil.

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart to allow proper head development.

• Prefers full sun to partial shade and consistent moisture.

• Harvest outer leaves or whole heads when mature.

Key Features

• Compact romaine-type lettuce with tender, crisp leaves

• Small, dense, sweet heads

• Quick-growing and high-yielding

• Ideal for fresh eating and salads

• Suitable for containers, raised beds, and home gardens

Ideal For

• Fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps

• Home and container gardens

• Gardeners seeking compact, fast-maturing lettuce

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February to June

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm

• Harvest: April to July

Quick Tip

• Keep soil evenly moist and protect young seedlings from hot sun to prevent bitterness.