Tom Thumb Butterhead Lettuce Seeds

(P) Pkt of 200 seeds
Item #52456-PK-P1
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This limestone Bibb is the oldest American lettuce still growing

Days to Maturity: 50 to 70

A limestone Bibb, the oldest American lettuce still growing, Tom Thumb, a miniature butterhead, is grown as a leafy vegetable. It produces tennis ball-sized heads with a creamy yellow center and loose, succulent, medium-green leaves that have a soft, "buttery" texture and a mild, sweet flavor. One head makes a personal-sized salad.

This herbaceous annual, a member of the chicory (Asteraceae) family, is a quick-growing, long-producing plant. It grows best in full sun to part shade and fertile, organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil. Loose, well-tilled soil and consistent water are important for the best germination. Succession plantings every 2 to 3 weeks is recommended for continual harvest. It can also be grown hydroponically.

A cool-season, semi-hardy vegetable, one of the first to be planted in the garden, it can be direct sown into the garden as soon as the soil is workable in early spring, about 2 weeks before the last frost date. For fall harvest, sow seeds about 8 weeks before the frost date. Plants can also be started indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting, spring and fall. It needs cold temperatures to germinate and grow and can withstand light frost and temperatures in the 28- to 32-degree range and becomes even sweeter with a light frost.

If you plan to start your seeds indoors, be sure to check out our Bio Dome Seed Starter Kit. With the Bio Dome, you can control the temperature, light, and soil mix to ensure your seeds become strong for transplant.

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Genus Lactuca
Species sativa
Variety Butterhead Lettuce
Item Form (P) Pkt of 200 seeds
Days to Maturity 70
Fruit Color Green
Seeds Per Pack 200
Additional Characteristics Cool Season, Direct Sow, Easy Care Plants, Edible
Foliage Color Light Green
Harvest Season Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Fall, Mid Summer
Light Requirements Full Sun
Moisture Requirements Moist,  well-drained
Soil Tolerance Normal,  loamy
Uses Beds, Cuisine, Outdoor

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