Tom Thumb Lettuce represents a time-tested English heirloom variety, prized by gardeners seeking reliable performance in confined growing spaces. This compact cultivar produces small, densely-formed heads with a tender, crisp texture and mild, pleasant flavor that elevates fresh salads and light dishes. Bred for efficiency, Tom Thumb matures in approximately 60 days from transplant, making it suitable for succession planting and extended harvest windows. The variety demonstrates consistent germination rates of 80% or higher, reducing waste and ensuring predictable stand establishment. Its naturally compact growth habit—typically 4-6 inches in diameter—maximizes yield per square foot, making it particularly valuable for container gardening, raised beds, and small-scale operations. These non-GMO heirloom seeds are sustainably cultivated and packaged in environmentally responsible, reusable materials that align with conscientious gardening practices. Tom Thumb performs well across spring and fall seasons, though afternoon shade benefits summer plantings in warmer climates. Whether you're optimizing a kitchen garden or establishing a market-garden rotation, this variety delivers consistent quality and reliable production year after year.

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We cannot possibly put all the directions you need for growing lettuce seeds in your area on the seed package. We recommend that you read articles or check with other gardeners in your area.

This is an heirloom seed, meaning it has been passed down from generation to generation for at least 75 years. As a rule, heirloom seeds taste better and will grow the same year after year.

These are also open pollinated meaning they will reproduce themselves. While all heirlooms are open pollinated not all open pollinated seeds are heirlooms.

Freshly Packed: These lettuce seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.