Tom Thumb
A miniature lettuce, with soft outer leaves and a small, crisp, dense head. Quick to mature, so good for an early crop and successional sowing throughout the summer. Space 20cm (8in) apart. A popular garden variety since the late 1800s
Grown by Wales Seed Hub member Sue Stickland and volunteers at Newtown community garden, mid Wales.
Approx 400 seeds per pack.
Seed Story: A beautiful little lettuce, with soft outer leaves and a small, crisp, dense head, which is ideal for small spaces. It is quick to mature, so useful for early crops in a greenhouse or under cloches, but it can equally be sown for successional harvests outside throughout summer and autumn. Space plants 20cm (8in) apart. The variety was named after a character from English folklore (Tom was no bigger than his father’s thumb) and has been popular with gardeners since the late 1800s.
Why not save your own seeds!? All our seeds are open pollinated, non-hybrid varieties.
See our seed saving guidelines here: Save Your Own Seeds
Seed grown using agroecological principles. We are licenced to sell seed and issue plant passports. Reg number: 7710.