{"product_id":"lettuce-seeds-tom-thumb-the-classic-heirloom-miniature-1-400-seeds","title":"Lettuce Seeds - Tom Thumb - The Classic Heirloom Miniature (1,400 Seeds)","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLettuce - Tom Thumb (1,400 Seeds)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Ultimate Heirloom Miniature – Quick, Compact, and Bursting with Flavour.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTom Thumb\u003c\/b\u003e is the oldest American lettuce variety still in cultivation today, dating back to the 1860s. This charming heirloom is a true \"mini\" butterhead, producing compact, tennis-ball-sized heads that are perfect for individual servings. Despite its small stature, it is a powerhouse of flavour, offering exceptionally sweet, crisp leaves and a dense, succulent heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eEach pack contains approximately \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003e1,400 seeds\u003c\/b\u003e, providing a vast supply of these space-saving gems. Tom Thumb is the ideal choice for gardeners with limited space, performing beautifully in window boxes, small patio pots, or tucked into gaps in the vegetable border. Its quick-maturing nature makes it a fantastic variety for children to grow or for successional planting throughout the spring and early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Perfect Individual Salad – Fast-Growing, Sweet, and Space-Efficient.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMiniature Marvel:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces small, solid heads roughly the size of a tennis ball—perfect for a single-portion salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRapid Maturity:\u003c\/b\u003e One of the fastest-growing lettuce varieties, making it ideal for filling gaps or for impatient young gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal for Containers:\u003c\/b\u003e Its compact root system and small size make it a star performer in pots, troughs, and window boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeritage Flavour:\u003c\/b\u003e Delivers a classic, sweet butterhead taste with a satisfyingly crisp texture that modern supermarket varieties often lack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/b\u003e Tom Thumb (Miniature Butterhead)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 1,400 Seeds (approx.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun; requires fertile, moisture-retentive soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSow Indoors:\u003c\/b\u003e February to April (under glass for early crops).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSow Outdoors:\u003c\/b\u003e April to June (direct into rows).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 1cm (0.5in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Rows 20-30cm apart; thin seedlings to just 15cm (6in) apart due to their small size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e 10–12 weeks from sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGardener’s Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Because Tom Thumb is so small, it is excellent for \"intercropping\"—growing in the shade of taller plants like tomatoes or beans during the hotter months. Keep the soil consistently moist to maintain the sweet flavour and prevent the tiny heads from bolting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Puzzle Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53423735439699,"sku":"sku-56876059263301","price":1.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/2961\/4419\/files\/TomThumb.png?v=1775607271","url":"https:\/\/mehzo.com\/products\/lettuce-seeds-tom-thumb-the-classic-heirloom-miniature-1-400-seeds","provider":"MEHZO.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}