Brighten your salad garden with the delightful Tom Thumb butterhead lettuce, a miniature heirloom variety cherished by container garden enthusiasts and vegetable seeds collectors alike. These non-GMO seeds are perfect for growing fresh, sweet, and mild-flavored greens in small spaces, making them an ideal choice for easy-to-grow gardens. Whether you’re cultivating a compact container garden or expanding your heirloom seeds collection, this charming lettuce brings both beauty and flavor to your harvest.

💚 What You’ll Love:
- Miniature butterhead lettuce with soft green outer leaves and creamy yellow centers
- Ideal for container gardens and tight spaces, perfect for spring and fall planting
- Approximately 250 seeds per .5g packet, open-pollinated and non-GMO
- Compact growth habit producing softball-sized heads with a sweet, mild flavor

🌻 Seed Details
• Plant Name: Tom Thumb Butterhead Lettuce
• Scientific name: Lactuca sativa
• Seed Quantity: .5g (Approx. 250 seeds)
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Sow Depth: ¼ inch
• Plant Spacing: 8–10 inches
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Germination Temperature: 60–75°F (15–24°C)
• Days to Germinate: 7–14 days
• Days to Maturity: 50–60 days
• Plant Height: Compact, softball-sized heads
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
• Origin: US Grown
• Companion Plants: Carrots, radishes, herbs like dill and cilantro

🌱 Growing Instructions:
Sow seeds indoors or directly in your garden during cooler spring or fall temperatures. Plant about ¼ inch deep in well-draining soil rich in organic matter and space seedlings 8 to 10 inches apart to allow room for compact heads to develop fully. Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging. Harvest when heads reach softball size for the best flavor and texture.

🪴 About Our Seeds:
At Seedgeeks, quality and transparency come first. Our seeds are:
• Non-GMO
• Grown in the USA
• Open-pollinated
• Untreated
• Regularly tested to ensure high germination rates
• Packaged with clear, detailed growing instructions on every packet

🌱 Packaging & Sustainability:
All Seedgeeks seeds are thoughtfully packed in eco-friendly, full-color packets made from recycled materials and printed with vegetable-based inks—never plastic bags. We’re committed to offering high-quality, sustainable seeds for gardeners who care about what they grow and how it’s grown.

📦 Shipping & Perks:
• FREE shipping on orders of $35 or more
• Simple flat-rate shipping on all other orders—no surprises at checkout
• Enjoy a surprise FREE gift when you purchase 5 or more items
• Fast processing—most orders ship within 24 hours
• USPS tracking included with every order for peace of mind