Red Little Gem · Lettuce
Planting Schedule
Add Red Little Gem to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Apr 17th |
| Last Frost | May 15th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 8th |
| Harvest Begins | Jul 2nd |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 24th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 40°F
and nights stay above 35°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 6 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 55 |
| Sun Requirements | Part Sun |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 40 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 35 |
| Harden Off (days) | 6 |
Expert Note: For the sweetest flavor and tight mini heads, keep plants consistently cool and water steadily—avoid letting lettuce dry out between transplants.