Tom's Thumb Butterhead Lettuce Seeds, Bibb Lettuce, North American
Name: Tom Thumb Lettuce
Type: Butterhead Lettuce (Heirloom Variety)
Shape & Size:
Small, compact, rosette-shaped heads
Typically 4 to 5 inches in diameter – ideal for single servings
Leaves:
Soft, tender, and buttery texture
Light green outer leaves with pale, creamy yellow interiors
Flavor:
Mild, sweet, and delicate
Less bitter than many other lettuces
Growth:
Fast-maturing – ready to harvest in as little as 50-55 days
Suitable for spring and fall planting
Performs well in small spaces and containers
Uses:
Perfect for individual salads or garnishes
Great for small gardens, raised beds, and patio containers
History:
An old heirloom variety dating back to the 1850s
Especially popular in Victorian-era kitchen gardens
| Type | Salad Greens |
| Family | Cabbage Family |
| Temperature Soil | 55-75F |
| Temperature Daytime | 50-65F |
| Temperature Evening | 40F+ |
| Lighting | Partial / Full, 4-6 Hours/Day |
| Water | Light,6 Gallons/Week |
| Maturity | Short, 30-55 Days Harvest |
| PH Neutral | 6.5-7.2 |
| Zones | 1A-9B |
| Plant Placement | 4 Plants, 4 Per Row |
