Miniature butterhead, tennis ball size, creamy-yellow center, small compact plants used whole for salads, medium-green slightly crumpled leaves, home gardens and containers, grows well in small pots indoors or out. A miniature Limestone Bibb, oldest American lettuce still grown, dating back to 1830.
Lettuce, Tom Thumb
Bring history to your table with Tom Thumb, a miniature butterhead lettuce first grown in 1830 that’s perfect for small pots. Its tender leaves and creamy-yellow center make it a salad favorite.
Planting guide:
Maturity: 50-70.
Planting Depth: 1/8″-1/4″ or 0.3125-0.625cm.
Plant Spacing: 8″ or 20cm.
Grows Best: Full Sun to Light Shade.
Variety: 435
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Planting guide:
Maturity: 70.
Planting Depth: 1/2″ or 1.25cm.
Plant Spacing: 9″-12″ or 22-30cm.
Grows Best: Full sun to light shade.
Variety: 463
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Planting guide:
Maturity: 53.
Planting Depth: 1/2″ or 1.25cm.
Plant spacing: 12″ or 30cm.
Grows best: full sun
Variety: 178
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Planting guide:
Maturity: 55-65.
Planting Depth: 1/4″-1/2″ or 0.625-1.25cm.
Plant Spacing: 18″-36″ or 45-90cm.
Grows Best: Full Sun
Variety: 452
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Planting guide:
Maturity: 70.
Planting Depth: 1/4″ or 1.25cm.
Plant Spacing: 12″ or 30cm.
Grows Best: Full Sun.
Variety: 478
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Planting guide:
Maturity: 50-68.
Planting Depth: 1/8″-1/4″ or 0.3125-0.625cm.
Plant Spacing: 6″-12″ or 15-30cm.
Grows Best: Full sun to light shade.
Variety: 416
If you’re looking for a reliable and flavorful pea, Cascadia’s juicy pods and disease resistance make gardening easy. It’s a self-supporting variety that thrives in containers and tastes great fresh or cooked.
Planting guide:
Maturity: 58-70.
Planting Depth: 1″ or 2.5 cm.
Planting Space: 3″ or 7.5 cm.
Grows Best: Full Sun
Variety: 543
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Planting guide:
Maturity: 50.
Planting Depth: 1/2″ or 1.25cm.
Plant Spacing: 12′ or 30cm.
Grows Best: Full Sun
Variety: 337
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Planting guide:
Maturity: 65-75.
Planting Depth: 1/4″ or 0.625cm.
Plant Spacing 12″-18″ or 30-45cm.
Grows Best: Full Sun
Variety: 471
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Planting guide:
Maturity: 75.
Planting Depth: 1/4″ or 0.625cm.
Plant Spacing: 1/2″ or 1.25cm.
Grows Best: Full Sun
Variety: 393
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Planting guide:
Plant seeds ½ inch deep.
Space plants 10 inches apart when grown on trellises or 24 inches apart when grown in the ground.
Provide full sun and regular watering.
Variety: 157
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