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Lettuce Seeds (Organic) - Tom Thumb

Highly productive, miniature butterhead lettuce that is quick to mature

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Lactuca sativa

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed
  • Organic Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 30 to 60 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

COLOR

  • Green

The organic version of Tom Thumb Lettuce is a delight for any vegetable grower, but folks with little space will enjoy it even more. The compact lettuce heads pack in all the flavor you'll need. It's certified organic, so you'll never need to worry about a thing. Just plant, pluck, rinse (or not) and enjoy your homegrown, fresh salad.

  • • Leaf type lettuce
  • • Easy to grow and steady producer, even in warmer climates
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Cool Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 4 to 16 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 776
1/4 Pound 110,000

Planting Guide

View our Lettuce Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Lettuce Seeds (Organic) - Tom Thumb FAQs

    How big will Tom Thumb (Organic) Lettuce get?

    Tom Thumb (Organic) Lettuce grows to 5 inches.

    What is the flavor profile of Tom Thumb (Organic) Lettuce?

    Tom Thumb (Organic) Lettuce has a flavor profile described as mild, buttery, and slightly sweet.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    High quality seeds that sprouted in less than 48 hours. Looking forward to harvesting what is clearly quality lettuce!

    Melanie D. 5/5 Verified

    Lettuce Seeds (Organic) - Tom Thumb

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