Heirloom Lettuce 'Tom Thumb'
Sweet, tender and crisp, this petite heirloom lettuce has been a popular choice dating back to the 1800’s. Easy to grow and a versatile salad ingredient.
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To celebrate our 140th year in the seed business, we're excited to bring back some old, old favourites from our archives!
This heirloom lettuce has a tender texture and a sweet, non-bitter flavour. Its lobed leaves resemble an oak tree and are formed in a loose rosette - perfect for taking as much or as little as you need. Great for wraps, sandwiches and salads. Tolerates heat well and ideal for succession planting.
Features
- SWEET, NON-BITTER FLAVOUR
- TOLERATES HEAT WELL
- HEIRLOOM VARIETY
Product details
How
Sow direct where the plants are to grow or raise in trays of Yates Black Magic® Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and keep moist. Transplant when 3-4 cm high.
Care
Plant in a well-drained, sunny position adding Yates Thrive® Natural Garden Lime and Yates Thrive® Natural Blood & Bone to the soil before planting. Water regularly and feed weekly with Yates Thrive® Natural Fish Seaweed + Plant Food. Make successive sowings every few weeks. Water at base of plant, rather than overhead, to minimise risk of disease. Protect from snails and slugs.
Hint
Can pick individual outer leaves or harvest whole. Great to grow with other salad ingredients such as basil, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, beetroot, radish and carrots.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
| Position |
Full sun |
| Sow depth |
3mm |
| Germination |
5-8 days |
| Plant space |
30cm |
| Row space |
30cm |
| Maturity |
6-8 weeks |
| Botanical name |
Lactuca sativa |
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