Organic Tom Thumb Lettuce Seeds
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Low on space? No problem. These Tom Thumb lettuce seeds produce a head of butterhead lettuce...just smaller! Perfect for small outdoor, and indoor, gardens.
Instructions:
We recommend using the following to sow the seeds:
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
3-10 days |
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depth |
1/8” |
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spacing |
1“ |
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recommended planter |
4-9“ planter or garden bed |
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time to maturity |
50 days |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
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temperature |
60F - 70F |
About the Plants:
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description |
petite green heads of lettuce |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
~3" diameter |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
aphids, caterpillars, earwigs, cutworms, white mold |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |