Lettuce Tom Thumb | Lactuca sativa
Lettuce Tom Thumb is a compact, heirloom butterhead variety producing small, tennis ball-sized heads with tender, light green leaves and a delicate, buttery flavor, perfect for small spaces and container growing.
Light: Lettuce Tom Thumb grows best in full sun to partial shade, particularly appreciating afternoon shade in warmer climates.
Water: Water regularly to maintain consistently moist but not waterlogged soil. More frequent watering may be needed during hot weather to prevent bolting.
Soil: Lettuce Tom Thumb prefers rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter to retain moisture.
Benefits: Lettuce Tom Thumb is ideal for small gardens and containers, producing sweet, tender heads quickly (around 55 days to maturity). Its compact size makes it perfect for succession planting and year-round harvests.
Lettuce Tom Thumb is a compact, heirloom butterhead variety producing small, tennis ball-sized heads with tender, light green leaves and a delicate, buttery flavor, perfect for small spaces and container growing.
Light: Lettuce Tom Thumb grows best in full sun to partial shade, particularly appreciating afternoon shade in warmer climates.
Water: Water regularly to maintain consistently moist but not waterlogged soil. More frequent watering may be needed during hot weather to prevent bolting.
Soil: Lettuce Tom Thumb prefers rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter to retain moisture.
Benefits: Lettuce Tom Thumb is ideal for small gardens and containers, producing sweet, tender heads quickly (around 55 days to maturity). Its compact size makes it perfect for succession planting and year-round harvests.
Lettuce Tom Thumb is a compact, heirloom butterhead variety producing small, tennis ball-sized heads with tender, light green leaves and a delicate, buttery flavor, perfect for small spaces and container growing.
Light: Lettuce Tom Thumb grows best in full sun to partial shade, particularly appreciating afternoon shade in warmer climates.
Water: Water regularly to maintain consistently moist but not waterlogged soil. More frequent watering may be needed during hot weather to prevent bolting.
Soil: Lettuce Tom Thumb prefers rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter to retain moisture.
Benefits: Lettuce Tom Thumb is ideal for small gardens and containers, producing sweet, tender heads quickly (around 55 days to maturity). Its compact size makes it perfect for succession planting and year-round harvests.
