{"product_id":"ga-laitue-little-gem-bio","title":"Organic 'Little Gem' Lettuce","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"133\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eOrganic 'Little Gem' lettuce (Lactuca sativa) from the seed company Gaia, a tender, crisp, and delicately nutty mini-head lettuce\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e'Little Gem' lettuce is a small, \u003cstrong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"199\"\u003ecompact, heirloom variety\u003c\/strong\u003e prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"283\"\u003ethick, crisp, tender leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"323\"\u003emild, slightly nutty\u003c\/strong\u003e flavor. Perfect for small gardens, tight borders, or container gardening, it quickly produces small, well-formed heads. Its juicy texture and refined flavor make it ideal for salads, serving in cups (leaf wraps), or as a fresh garnish. Easy, quick, and delicious, it's often a favorite among both novice gardeners and professional chefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Radish, Marigold, Broccoli, Bean, Beetroot, Carrot, Nasturtium, Dill, Corn, Cucurbits, Coriander, Strawberry \u003cbr data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eNegative plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Cabbage, Brussels sprouts, Celery, Parsley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eSpread\/Carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Small, tightly curled head\u003cbr data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"996\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 15 to 20 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 100 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Mini head lettuce, crisp and sweet, nutty flavor, ideal for small spaces, quick maturing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Light green\u003cbr data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tender, crunchy, sweet and subtly nutty\u003cbr data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Down to -7°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eSow directly outdoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003eas soon as the soil is workable\u003c\/strong\u003e , or start your seeds indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e3 to 4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before planting out. Sow the seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003e6–12 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e deep. Germination occurs in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003e7 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e at temperatures between \u003cstrong data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e12 and 21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , with an optimum of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e (avoid temperatures above 25°C). Space plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e30 to 45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows depending on the bed. Place in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003epartial sun\/partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 2) and water regularly but moderately (level 2).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003eHarvest at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003eany stage\u003c\/strong\u003e , although the flavor is optimal after a few cool nights. Cut the entire head or remove the leaves as needed. 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