Romaine lettuce 'Little Gem Pearl'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Little Gem Pearl is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Little Gem Pearl requires a loamy, potting mix and clay soil with a ph of 6.2 - 6.8 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Little Gem Pearl about 60 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Little Gem Pearl is a tender plant.

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