Tom Thumb Lettuce Seeds – Mini Heirloom Butterhead
Grow your own Tom Thumb Lettuce (Lactuca sativa), a charming mini butterhead variety known for its small, compact heads and soft, tender leaves. This heirloom lettuce offers a mild, buttery flavor that enhances fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Its miniature size makes it especially suitable for container gardening, small spaces, and hydroponic systems.
Key Features
- Mini Butterhead Variety with compact, tender leaves
- Mild, buttery flavor ideal for fresh culinary uses
- Heat-tolerant and slow to bolt, extending the harvest season
- Fast-growing, maturing in 45-55 days with baby greens ready in 30 days
- Perfect for containers, patios, and small garden spaces
- Cut-and-come-again growth habit for continuous harvesting
Growing Information
Tom Thumb Lettuce thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining, nutrient-rich soil. Maintain moderate watering to keep the soil consistently moist. Its compact butterhead growth habit and heat tolerance make it a versatile choice for various growing conditions. Expect maturity in 45-55 days, with baby greens available in as little as 30 days.